Following a previous public consultation by the Telecommunications Authority of Pakistan (PTA) on May 30, 2025, regarding the revision of the regulatory framework for short-range devices (SRDs) and the Internet of Things (IoT), the PTA released the Regulatory Framework V1.4 for Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and Internet of Things (IoT) Services on December 18, 2025, effective from the date of publication. The new framework emphasizes data security and that no data should be stored outside Pakistan without the approval of the Authority. In addition, if national security is necessary, the certificate holder must suspend service immediately.

Click this link to view the original PTA SRD & IoT Regulatory Framework V1.4.