PTA Defends Jazz in Rs. 6.58 Billion Overcharging Case
For context, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has defended Jazz against an audit finding that it overcharged customers by Rs.
For context, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has defended Jazz against an audit finding that it overcharged customers by Rs.
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- PTA remarked an earlier approval dated February 2024 was given to allow a 15 percent tariff rise.
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- 6.58 billion figure does not represent unauthorized overcharging and the record supports tariff approvals issued at the time.
In practice, the regulator offered its explanation to the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication and stated outright that the tariff changes had received the required regulatory approval. PTA Chairman Explains Why TikTok Live Still Works in Pakistan.
PTA remarked an earlier approval dated February 2024 was given to allow a 15 percent tariff rise. But the audit interpreted it as a 3 percent growth. The authority attributed the confusion to a signature meant for attestation purposes.
PTA remarked it had provided the Auditor General's office with the relevant approval notices, tariff records and system-generated audit trails. It continued that the records had been verified and certified copies were additionally submitted for examination.
In practice, the regulator further explained that it has the authority to approve tariff ceilings and revisions for operators.
PTA maintained that the Rs. 6.58 billion figure does not represent unauthorized overcharging and the record supports tariff approvals issued at the time.
For context, the Senate committee has additionally sought the relevant records to examine the competing positions of the audit authorities and PTA. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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