{"id":114563,"date":"2024-10-03T19:30:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T14:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=114563"},"modified":"2024-10-03T16:49:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:49:38","slug":"aamir-declares-proposed-merger-between-telenor-pakistan-ptcl-as-significant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-business-news\/aamir-declares-proposed-merger-between-telenor-pakistan-ptcl-as-significant\/","title":{"rendered":"Aamir declares proposed merger between Telenor Pakistan &#038; PTCL as significant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 :Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim stressed the importance of healthy competition and market repair to drive innovation and benefit customers.<br \/>\nCommenting on the proposed merger between Telenor Pakistan and PTCL , Aamir acknowledged it as a significant development for the telecom sector.<br \/>\n\u201cWhile we support initiatives that create synergies and efficiencies, we must also recognize the need for market repair,\u201d he stated, referring to the ongoing decline in industry-wide penetration and profitability. \u201cWithout addressing these fundamental issues, achieving the vision of Digital Pakistan becomes increasingly difficult.\u201d<br \/>\nAccording to company news release Aamir emphasized that the merger should lead to a healthier, more competitive landscape, which in turn benefits consumers. \u201cJazz has always supported efforts that push the industry forward, but it\u2019s vital that any consolidation ensures a level playing field, fair competition, and customer-centric innovation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the critical need for regulatory fairness, particularly in terms of spectrum allocation. \u201cIf operators are allowed extra spectrum without a transparent process,  we will have no choice but to explore all legal remedies. Equal access to spectrum and infrastructure is essential for fostering a truly competitive telecom environment,\u201d Aamir remarked.<br \/>\nAs Pakistan\u2019s leading digital operator, Jazz remains committed to working collaboratively with industry stakeholders to build a vibrant, future-ready telecommunications sector.<br \/>\nAamir reaffirmed Jazz\u2019s dedication to a competitive ecosystem, stating: \u201cThe customer must always remain at the center of innovation, and that can only happen when the industry is on a solid footing, both financially and operationally.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 :Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim stressed the importance of healthy competition and market repair to drive innovation and benefit customers. 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