During the EU–Pakistan Business Forum, Khawaja emphasized the government's commitment to expanding fiber connectivity, targeting at least 10 million fiberized home passes in the next two years. The removal of Right of Way (RoW) charges is expected to facilitate this deployment, making the sector more attractive for private investments. She highlighted that improving digital connectivity is a core priority under the vision of 'Digital Nation Pakistan.'
TECHNOLOGYPublished 30 Apr 2026 • Published 2h ago • Updated 28m ago
Pakistan Aims for 60% Fiberization in Digital Initiative
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On April 30, 2026, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Pakistan aims to increase fiberization from 16% to nearly 60% within three years, as part of a broader strategy to enhance digital connectivity and attract private investment.
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