ISLAMABAD
Black Berry Company has extended its services till December 30 in Pakistan. Earlier this year Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
PTA demanded its access over the
Black Berry Enterprise Services but company refused to do so.
If
Black Berry Company does not fulfill the demand of
PTA, it will have to shut down its services in Pakistan on 30 December. Approximately 4000 to 5000 thousands customers will not avail the services of
Black Berry Enterprise Services after the shutting down the services.
Black Berry sources said that they will not compromise on the privacy of its customers and company could not allow the government to access over its customer e mails and messages etc. however negotiations are continuing between
PTA and company officials over the demands of government.
PTA officials said that it is necessary to access the secure services of company for maintaining security situation because
Black Berry provide secure communications to the criminals and terrorists in Pakistan have been using
Black Berry secure services in Pakistan in
terrorism.