Karachi: Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja said again on Tuesday that Pakistan will launch 5G service In a few months, initially in seven cities, even Internet users across the country struggled to cope with slow connectivity.
She made a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the 26th ITCN Asia Expo in Karachi, ensuring 5G is on track, but the current interruption is regarded as a “technical problem” due to the damage to the sanitary depots of two submarines in the Red Sea near Jeddah.
She said her ministry is taking steps to expand the capacity of submarine cables and enhance the fiber network to ensure more reliable internet services.
The minister said it was also the central pillar of the recently signed Pakistan Sudya Arab Agreement, which will play a key role in economic stability and growth.
She claimed that Pakistan’s macroeconomic situation has improved and inflation has declined, and international institutions praised the country’s resilience. She said Karachi remains the backbone of the country’s economic development.
Ms Kawaja said the government is promoting the Pakistan Digital Initiative, aiming to expand digitalization, promote a cashless economy and measure IT export targets. She said the Special Investment Promotion Committee (SIFC) was established to improve the ease of doing business and attract investment.
The minister also highlighted the federal cabinet’s recognition of the national AI policy and the ongoing work in its implementation.
Posted at Dawn on September 24, 2025
