Islamabad, Aug 22: When it comes to renewing licenses and collecting unpaid debts from Long Distance International (LDI) companies, the Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) has made great strides. Details of ongoing legal proceedings concerning LDI enterprises have been provided by the ministry to Pakistan’s Attorney General.
The MoIT has gathered information on the 42 court lawsuits that are now pending against LDI firms. In order to expedite the conclusion of these cases, the ministry has asked the federal government to file a petition with the Supreme Court. The purpose of this action is to hasten the recovery of billions of rupees that LDI enterprises owe.
Telecom businesses must pay Rs. 54 billion in late payment fees, and LDI companies owe Rs. 24 billion in universal service fund levies. The situation is more urgent because the licenses of LDI enterprises are scheduled to expire in 2024. The MoIT works to guarantee that unpaid dues are renewed and paid on time.
Shaza Fatima, the minister of state for information technology, and representatives from her ministry met with the attorney general to discuss the issue. The federal cabinet will approve the regulations that the MoIT has established for the appointment of a referee judge.
The sources state that following cabinet clearance, the federal government will file a case before the Supreme Court. After consulting with the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Attorney General’s office will draft recommendations, which will then be brought before the federal cabinet for approval.
