These services include billing management, fraud management software, Office 365, robotics automation software, payments for software developers, and payments related to digital advertising on large IT platforms. As a result, the mobile operators complained that they were experiencing delays in obtaining approvals, which was causing a disruption in crucial services. Moreover, it was suggested that cases be sent to SBP individually for approval. The State Bank of Pakistan removed telecom providers’ IT designation months ago. The four mobile operators sent a joint letter to the government, stating that the telecom industry is one of the biggest contributors to foreign direct investment along with other significant contributions in the form of tax, duties, and other levies. They informed the appropriate authorities that a $34 million payment was past due and that, if it was not paid, their services for Google App Store downloads would cease to be offered. The News received confirmation from reputable government sources that Google services like app downloads won’t be available.
On Friday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and four cellular mobile operators (CMOs) unanimously wrote a joint letter to the SBP asking it to reconsider its decision to revoke the DCB mechanism for payment of the dollar fee in light of the country’s current liquidity crisis. However, because the credit card option is only available to a certain number of consumers, the majority of mobile users might not be able to download programs from the Google Play Store. Customers in Pakistan will now be forced to download Google and other foreign apps in order to make purchases using credit cards or debit cards exclusively.
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