COVID-19, PTA, HEC jointly working to promote online education.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) are jointly working to facilitate and promote online education amid the threat of coronavirus.

'Meetings are also being held between PTA, HEC and mobile operators for launch of Taleemi Bundle to facilitate students for distance learning and online classes," , said a press release issued here on Friday.

Under its ongoing extensive campaign, PTA has sent 1028.5 million messages in Urdu, English and regional languages to mobile phone users across the country aimed at creating awareness about preventive measures against the coronavirus.

Awareness SMSs in Urdu and English have also been sent to suspected persons who may have come into contact with coronavirus patients during travelling.

More than 0.58 million cautionary messages have so far been sent to travelers and suspected persons since March, 19. Furthermore, Corona Awareness Ring Back Tones (RBTs) have been activated on 79.4% (131.7 million) of total subscribers' mobile devices.

Moreover, in view of COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan, mobile operators have already introduced discounted bundles and packages.

The packages offering additional data and on-net voice minutes have been...