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Pakistan PTA label requirements:

In order to verify that the terminal equipment being sold commercially is a type approved model, the type approval holder will place a verifiable sign (paper or electronic embedded within the software) with the following details at a minimum on each type approved terminal equipment as follows:

Unique Type Approval Number issued by PTA and verifiable sign reflecting Approved by PTA.

Manufacturer(s)/authorized distributor(s)/importer(s)/dealer(s) shall, specify through a verifiable sign (Paper or Electronic embedded within the software) that the terminal equipment offered by them is “Approved by PTA”.
Type Approval holder using electronic identification sign shall ensure that type approved device equipped with an integrated electronic display screen, or a device without an integrated screen that can only operate in conjunction with a device that has an electronic display screen will show on the electronic display the PTA Identifier that equipment is type approved.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approval is a regulatory process that ensures devices, such as mobile phones, are authorized for use within Pakistan. The PTA is responsible for overseeing and managing telecommunications in Pakistan, and it has a system in place to track and regulate the import and usage of electronic devices that connect to telecommunication networks.

When a phone or device is imported into Pakistan, it needs to be registered with the PTA to ensure it works properly on local networks. If a device is not registered or approved by the PTA, it may be blocked from accessing cellular networks in Pakistan. This system helps combat smuggling, unregistered devices, and ensures that users only have access to devices that meet certain standards.

PTA approval is typically obtained by registering the device via a process known as DIRBS (Device Identification Registration and Blocking System). This system checks the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of the device to confirm whether it’s cleared for use in the country.

Type approval in Pakistan requires acceptable CE reports.
1 sample for functional testing. In most cases the sample is not returned.
Any device with GPS used to track the device the local operator or representative must obtain a data tracking license. CSIA cannot provide this service.
Lead time is approximately 7-8 weeks from the time all documents and samples have been collected.
Certificate is valid indefinitely.

Frequencies allowed in Pakistan:

Mobile communications: Zong Pakistan uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for mobile communications
RFID and SRD systems: The 900 MHz band is used for RFID and SRD systems
Vehicle security and tracking devices: The 900 MHz band is used for vehicle security and tracking devices

Pakistan

Regulatory Updates For Pakistan

September 2022

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has newly issued Draft Regulations for Telecom Equipment Standards 2022. The paper stipulates mandatory testing and describes standards for various telecommunication devices. Adopting international requirements for telecommunication equipment, the Pakistan Authority lists minimum technical standards, inter alia, the following ones:

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC);
Health and Safety;
Radio Frequency (RF) Communication;
Human Exposure.

Technical specification for every standard are also delineated in the draft.

December 2021

Pakistan Officially Releases New Type Approval Technical Standards Regulations for Terminal Equipment.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a notification about the official publication of a new document “Type approval technical standards regulations, 2021”. The Regulations will became effective starting January 25, 2021.

April 2018

Satellite products now require type approval.

Pakistan is a country in South Asia.

The current population is 253,556,575.

Urdu is the national language and the lingua franca of Pakistan, and while sharing official status with English.

CSIA can provide supporting services should your company not be able to meet

country specific requirements such as a local representative, local certificate holder, translating documents into the native language, etc.

Contact one of our friendly associates today, they are happy to assist you!

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