Pakistan to finalise satellite internet regulatory...

Summary

• Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that Pakistan is in the final stages of preparing its regulatory framework for satellite internet services.
• She said Pakistan’s investments in digital infrastructure, fibre connectivity and emerging technologies were important steps towards expanding access to digital services.
• The proposed satellite internet framework is expected to provide a regulatory structure for companies seeking to offer such services in Pakistan, potentially creating additional options for connectivity, particularly in areas where conventional broadband infrastructure is limited.

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Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that Pakistan is in the final stages of preparing its regulatory framework for satellite internet services. She said the framework would be finalised soon to provide satellite internet companies with a supportive and business-friendly environment in the country.

Addressing a symposium organised by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity in Islamabad on Tuesday, the minister highlighted Pakistan’s progress in strengthening its digital infrastructure and expanding internet connectivity. She said the government was working to improve access to digital services and create more opportunities for technology companies to operate in Pakistan.