Question : SETTING UP OF A REVISED NATIONAL FREQUENCY ALLOCATION PLAN



(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up a revised National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) for defence forces in Special Zone;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any suggestion has been received from the Cellular operators for exclusive `Defence Band` instead of Special Zone; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) No, Sir. The National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) is formulated based on various services as identified by the International Radio Regulations and also taking into account the national requirements and not based on users.

(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise in view of (c) above.