At last we are able to see some initiation process of 3G technology in Pakistan moreover the decision to give away 4G license on 3G price by PTA will sure roll out some good thing for the populace where at the present Mobilink steps in ahead of other telecom operator companies in Pakistan to welcome 3G with open arms to facilitate the customers with 3G services, as stated by Rashid Ali Khan, Mobilink, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President.

In an interview with media persons, the Mobilink (CEO) declares that Mobilink will provide full support to government with the initiation process of 3G services in Pakistan however this is laid on the behalf of assurance that government will endow clear and inexpensive provision of ranges in the industry. Moreover he declared that the financial system of amount and economic support of the cellular division should be considered for the allotment of 3G scale.

He further commanded that the authority and the ministry should as well be permitted to obtain dividend of Access Promotion Contribution occurring out of premium from worldwide audience.

Additionally he stated that “I would like to acknowledge the government towards industry issues and his support to resolve the problems of the cellular industry by forming an advisory board to address these technical issues”. From all these, it can be extracted that Mobilink is sure committed to solve the telecom sector issues by forming a proper platform to point out different problems which the telecom sector is facing.

Besides Mr. Rashid Khan pulled out his apprehension towards the telecom sector that it is paying lofty taxes in contrast to the whole region as its general rate reached 31 % while the regional countries tax heads enclosed flanked by 10 to 15 %. And to give this a lift Mr. Rashid said that “The tariff rates applicable in Pakistan are the lowest in the region”. Furthermore it was revealed that the cellular industry unaccompanied has paid over Rs.300 billion in the course of different taxes in the earlier period which can be accumulated five years by them only. Not only has this but telecom companies had persistently investing and increasing their networks in Pakistan. Out of a total investment that goes beyond US$ 11 billion, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of more than US$ 6.4 billion has been made by the telecom division; the telecom segment is the major addressee of FDI in Pakistan.

Rashid Ali Khan advocated that the significant powers should give a back to the cellular segment and lift the burden of this tax to grant relief to the common man keeping in analysis the challenging financial state of affairs contiguous to the division and its consumers.