STAFF REPORT IBD: Despite strong performance in the information communication technology (ICT) the initial years, Pakistan is ranked 127th among 155 countries in the global ICT Development Index report. The telecom sector has recently found itself out of favour as past governments have not made significant efforts to modernize the infrastructure and reap positive economic rewards from its development. For telecom operators, the auction process of 3G licenses has been a particularly frustrating experience.


The sale of 3G licenses has already faced a delay of more than two years due to red tapism and poor prioritization on part of the subsequent governments. At least four major telecom operators have signaled their intentions to participate in the bidding process of third and fourth generation telecom licenses in Pakistan.


Telecom experts of the strong view that the license auction is expected to provide a much-needed boost to Pakistans flagging economy as it is also expected to raise around $1 billion.


Although the Supreme Court has recently given a two-month deadline for the auction, the present government is yet to give a green signal to the 3G auction process.

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