{"id":96,"date":"2016-05-11T10:24:01","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T10:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:20:35","slug":"technology-media-and-communications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/our-expertise\/our-industries\/technology-media-and-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology, media and communications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RIAA Barker Gillette Pakistan is recognised as the leading advisor in Pakistan in the innovative sectors of technology, media and communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak to technology, media and communications partner Shafaq Rehman<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice areas<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Communications<\/summary>
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Since the promulgation of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act 1996, we have worked with the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and other major players in the telecommunication sector, thereby obtaining recognition as Pakistan\u2019s premier law firm in the telecommunication sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our expertise includes major telecoms and internet projects, including a number of new entrants into the reorganised telecoms sectors, major telephone line projects, privatisations and work for international players such as Nortel Networks regarding corporate and regulatory matters. We frequently represent communications providers in various types of dispute.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Legislation<\/summary>
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The firm was engaged by the Government of Pakistan to draft the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Ordinance 1995, the subsequent re-promulgation of such Ordinance as the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act 1996, as well as all subsequent modifications and proposed modifications to the telecommunication regulatory framework. We have drafted several statutory enactments and regulatory frameworks, including the Telecommunication Regulatory Framework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Media<\/summary>
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Our media practice is regularly involved in the incorporation, licensing and operational issues relating to corporate entities involved in the television, satellite broadcasting and print media, as well as digital radio. Our team is regularly involved with regulatory issues on behalf of a diverse clientele that includes cable networks, satellite service providers and private TV channels. Our advice blends a commercial perspective regarding foreign direct investment and licensing matters involving applications, presentations and representations to relevant regulatory authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Technology<\/summary>
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Our practice advises on a range of matters affecting innovative sectors, including media and new technology law, outsourcing agreements, and assists major clients in the sector with their IP portfolios.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At a glance<\/summary>
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