Importers and Manufacturers Face New Rules for Wireless Equipment in Pakistan - ProPakistani

Radio communication, radar, tracking devices, and other wireless equipment used in Pakistan will now have to meet mandatory technical standards. The new rules require manufacturers and importers to ensure their products meet government-approved requirements before they can be supplied.

For ordinary consumers, this means greater regulatory oversight of equipment used in communication systems, including aviation and emergency services. The rules are intended to ensure that such equipment meets the required technical standards, while giving authorities more power to check whether manufacturers and importers are following them.

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has introduced these requirements through the Telecommunication Equipment Standards Regulations, 2024.

The rules also specify technical requirements for radar systems operating across different frequency bands.

Under the regulations, manufacturers and importers must ensure their equipment meets the prescribed technical standards.

Those applying for a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) must submit documents to prove their equipment meets the requirements. These include:

The regulations also give authorised government officers the power to inspect or survey telecommunication equipment to check whether it meets the required standards.

These inspections can take place with or without prior notice.

Importers, manufacturers, and licence holders must also maintain updated records of their equipment for at least three years. They will have to provide these records to the Authority whenever requested.

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