The 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunications Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26) was held from 5–7 November 2025 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The three-day event, organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), brought together heads of regulatory authorities, policy experts, and industry leaders from across South Asia to discuss advancing regional digital cooperation and best regulatory practices.
The 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26) was held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad Aslam Hayat, Senior Policy Fellow at LIRNEasia and Pakistan country researcher, presented key findings from the Harnessing Data for Democratic Development in South and Southeast Asia (D4D Asia) project during the session on “Sharing Best Practices and Regulatory Experiences by SATRC Members and Industry,” held on the last day of the event, 7 November 2025. His presentation highlighted how data-driven approaches can support democratic development and inclusive digital transformation across the region.
LIRNEasia Senior Policy Fellow Muhammad Aslam Hayat presenting key findings from the D4D Asia project
The session provided a platform for SATRC members and industry representatives to discuss policy and regulatory best practices that enable the digital transformation of economies and societies, with a particular focus on governance, innovation, and public value creation through data. It was chaired by Ahmed Shamim Pirzada, Director General (International Relations and Government Affairs) at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, who guided the exchange of experiences and underscored the importance of regional collaboration in addressing emerging digital policy challenges.
Event participants included heads of regulatory authorities, policy experts, and industry leaders from across South Asia.
LIRNEasia’s presentation is also available below for reference.
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