Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Wednesday said the government aims to raise fiberization to nearly 60 percent within the next three years. Speaking at the EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2026, she said, “Only 16 percent of our towers are fiberized at this point. Our target is that in the next […]
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600 MHz spectrum auction next month to improve Internet capacity: Shaza
Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Saturday the government is taking rapid steps to promote the digital economy and investment in the technology sector. She said that next month, the 600 MHz spectrum will be auctioned, which will significantly increase mobile internet capacity and provide citizens with fast, high-quality, and […]
Pakistan to auction 600 MHz spectrum, 5G coming soon
Pakistan will auction 600 MHz of new spectrum in the coming weeks, aiming to boost internet speeds and launch 5G services. Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said 5G will roll out in provincial capitals, including Islamabad, within six months. The auction will also improve 3G and 4G connectivity within three to four months. The minister highlighted […]
Govt to auction 600 MHz spectrum next month, paving way for 5G rollout
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Friday acknowledged persistent internet speed issues across country, attributing the problem to a severe shortage of available spectrum, and announced major policy steps aimed at improving connectivity, including a new spectrum auction and preparations for the country’s first-ever 5G roll-out. Addressing a press conference […]
Govt plans 600 MHz spectrum auction in Feb, opening doors for 5G
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Tuesday that the government was planning to auction 600 MHz of spectrum, for which efforts were underway to complete the auction process by the first week of February 2026. Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb here, […]
Government targets early February 2026 for 600 MHz spectrum auction
The federal government plans to auction 600 MHz of telecom spectrum by the first week of February 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving internet quality and paving the way for 5G services across Pakistan. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja during a press conference in […]
Cybersecurity Act 2025 sets new direction for Pakistan’s digital defence
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has said that the newly introduced Cybersecurity Act 2025 marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s national security framework. Read More: Federal push to boost cybersecurity across Pakistan She described the legislation as a crucial step toward safeguarding the country’s digital ecosystem and a reflection of […]
Pak, Qatar to boost AI cooperation
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held an important meeting with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) Chief Executive Officer Abdulrahman Al Sowaidi in Doha, Qatar, to expand bilateral cooperation in the technology and innovation sectors. During the meeting, both sides discussed new avenues of financing, incubation, and investment opportunities for Pakistani tech startups, […]
Pakistan finalising national cybersecurity policy: Shaza Fatima
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday said that the government of Pakistan is finalising a national cybersecurity policy, which will establish an independent Cybersecurity Authority. In an interview with the VB.KG editorial team, she said, “It will protect government systems, data, and citizens in the digital age.” Shaza Fatima […]
Digital sector key to Pakistan’s economic security: IT minister
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja Sunday said that Pakistan is working to strengthen its IT industry, expand exports, and build a “Digital Nation” based on a digital economy, digital society and digital governance. She was speaking at the 27th National Security Workshop at the National Defence University (NDU) on the […]