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Libya

The development and improvement of Libya’s telecoms telecoms firms, revealed the meeting discussed the performance
and technology sector was the subject of a discussion on of Chinese companies operating in Libya’s ICT sector, and the
1 April between Faisel Gergab, Chairman of the Libyan Post enhancement of cooperation in the area of training, development
Telecommunication & Information Technology Company (LPTIC), and knowledge transfer through its planned Academy of
and China’s ambassador to Libya, Qimin Wang. The LPTIC, the Communications and Technology.
government holding company in charge of all state-owned (April 6, 2021) Libya Herald

Nepal

The latest data by the National Statistics Department shows following the lockdown period. People started working from home
that the contribution of the telecom sector to Nepal’s economy using the internet service. Similarly, students continued their
has been 1.5 percent. A recent interaction program organized studies via virtual class. To support the consumers, the IT sector
by the Society of Economic Journalists (SEJON) discussed the came up with full connectivity and several apps. As a result, the
contribution of the telecom sector to the economy. After the contribution of the telecom sector to the economy summed up to
COVID-19 outbreak, the usage of telecommunication services 1.5 percent.
increased exponentially. Digitalization expanded to a great extent (April 20, 2021) nepalitelecom.com

Oman

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has signed a and OoredooOman." The statement added that the memorandum
Memorandum of Understanding with Amanah (Endowment Funds aims to train the Omani youth in the field of repairing and
Management) to promote romanization. A statement issued programming communication devices and customer service,
online by Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said:" promoting romanization in the profession of selling and repairing
To promote entrepreneurship in the telecommunications sector, communication devices and their accessories, and creating job
the TRA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amanah opportunities for low-income Omanis and children of social
(Endowment Funds Management), with the support of Omantel security families. (May 25, 2021) timesofoman.com

Pakistan

Pakistan’s total teledensity reached at 85 percent with over 181 said it is emphasizing on growth, usage penetration & quality
million mobile subscribers and 2.4 million fixed-line subscribers, of broadband services to every nook and corner of Pakistan.
revealed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). “There Meanwhile, Chairman PTA, Maj General Amir Azeem Bajwa's
are now over 100 million broadband subscribers with total (R) message on World Telecom & Information Society Day said
teledensity at 85pc, over 181 million mobile subscribers and 2.4 that the pace of digital transformation has been accelerated
million fixed-line subscribers,” said PTA. “88pc of Pakistan has with COVID-19. As the world adjusts to the new-normal, the
access to internet/broadband services at one of the lowest rates focus of the telecom sector has also shifted from accessibility
in the region,” the regulator added. PTA remains at the forefront and availability to resilience, continuity, quality and affordability.
of the digital revolution to facilitate and regulate the telecom and Regulators across the globe are revisiting their regulatory
ICT infrastructure. PTA is committed to continue its efforts to approaches while working hand-in-hand with international tele
maintain support for consumers and businesses, and to ensure communities and health organizations to ensure safe, secure,
that networks remain resilient & quality telecommunication reliable, fast, affordable and modern telecom services.
services are available to all, especially in this difficult time. PTA (May 18, 2021) brecorder.com

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