The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has notified the Telecommunication Equipment Standards Regulations, 2024 through S.R.O. 1110(I)/2026, establishing standards and testing requirements for different classes of telecommunications equipment.
The Regulations require telecommunications equipment, whether locally manufactured, imported, or deployed across networks, to comply with prescribed technical standards, including Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Radio Frequency (RF), Health and Safety, and other applicable specifications.
A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) from PTA is mandatory before equipment can be imported, deployed, or put into operational use.