FAQ — Pakistan IT/ITeS Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Source-verified answers to real questions IT professionals ask about Pakistan regulations.

General Does a software company need a PTA license?

Short answer: Only for telecom/ISP services, not software export

Only if providing telecom/ISP services. Software companies exporting IT services do not need a PTA license. CVAS (Content/VAS) registration may be needed for certain digital services.

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