PTA and ConnectHear Sign Agreement for Digital Inclusion
Summary
On International Girls in ICT Day (23 April 2026), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) signed a Collaboration Agreement with ConnectHear to promote accessibility and digital inclusion for women and girls with hearing impairments. The organizations jointly released sign language awareness videos on online safety and SIM registration using women's own CNICs. PTA emphasized its commitment to advancing inclusion for persons with disabilities across the ICT sector.
“On the occasion of International Girls in ICT Day, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) signed a Collaboration Agreement with ConnectHear to promote accessibility and digital inclusion for women and girls with hearing impairments.”
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PTA and ConnectHear signed a Collaboration Agreement to promote accessibility and digital inclusion for women and girls with hearing impairments. The agreement, signed on 23 April 2026 to mark International Girls in ICT Day, includes joint sign language awareness videos on online safety and SIM registration under women's own CNICs.
The agreement does not create immediate compliance obligations but signals PTA's focus on accessible telecom services for differently abled citizens. Telecom operators and ICT service providers should monitor for future PTA guidance on implementing accessible services and digital inclusion measures.
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PTA Advances Inclusive Digital Transformation through Strategic Collaboration with ConnectHear
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PTA Advances Inclusive Digital Transformation through Strategic Collaboration with ConnectHear
Islamabad (23 April, 2026): On the occasion of International Girls in ICT Day, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) signed a Collaboration Agreement with ConnectHear to promote accessibility and digital inclusion for women and girls with hearing impairments.
Chairman PTA, Maj. Gen. (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman HI (M), SI, emphasized that accessible telecom services for differently abled citizens are vital to fostering an inclusive and equitable society. ConnectHear’s Founding Member, Ms. Zehra Dhanjee, highlighted the importance of embedding inclusivity at the core of digital service design and delivery.
To mark the occasion, both organizations jointly released sign language awareness videos focusing on online safety and SIM registration under women’s own CNICs.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology to bridge accessibility gaps and expand equal digital opportunities. PTA remains steadfast in advancing inclusion for all persons with disabilities across the ICT sector.
Zaib Un Nisa
Director (Communications)
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