Pak, Malaysia to continue dialogue on cyber security

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan and Malaysian on Tuesday agreed to continue dialogue on mutual areas of collaboration particularly 5G, cyber security and regulatory frameworks.

The agreement was reached between PTA Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa and Interim Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din, during a meeting, a statement said.

Member (Finance) PTA, Muhammad Naveed; Commission Member MCMC, Datuk Lim Thean Shiang and former High Commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia, Lt Gen (retd) Tahir Mehmood Qazi and other MCMC and PTA officers were also present.

During the meeting, Pakistan and Malaysia discussed the digital landscape, including major initiatives and future projects.

The phenomenal growth of the ICT sector in Pakistan was appreciated by the MCMC chairman.

The Malaysian delegation shared details of their landmark projects such as PEDi (digital empowerment of rural communities) and their unique 5G model ie Single Wholesale Network.

The meeting was held in continuation of the previous engagements between the PTA and the MCMC.

A non-binding cooperation mechanism is also expected to be signed between the two regulators in the near future.