Pakistan government has decided to expand 4G services to the country’s far-flung areas to bridge the digital divide in underserved regions.
As per details, the Universal Service Fund (USF) Board has approved seven major projects aimed at expanding broadband and fiber optic infrastructure across Pakistan.
The decision was taken under the leadership of IT Secretary and USF Board Chairman Zarar Khan, with a total investment of Rs7.49 billion.
The approved projects include five broadband service initiatives and two fiber optic deployments, covering 940 kilometers of fiber to connect 347 villages and 113 towns/union councils in 12 districts.
According to USF, these projects will benefit around 2.8 million residents through fiber connectivity and 965,000 individuals via broadband services.
Zarar Khan noted that the accelerated rollout, guided by Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima, is enabling thousands of skilled youth and women from remote areas to participate in the freelancing and digital startup ecosystem.