New Digital Growth Phase Begins in Pakistan

Mon Aug 18 2025
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Key points

  • Move aims to boost affordable, reliable internet
  • SIFC backs Pakistan’s digital infrastructure development
  • Government sees 27pc growth in IT exports

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move Islamabad’s civic agency, Capital Development Authority (CDA) has abolished Right of Way charges for the installation of IT and fiber optic infrastructure in Islamabad. Eliminating these charges is expected to make internet services more affordable and reliable, boost private investment, and enhance digital accessibility.

A new era of digital development has begun in Pakistan with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

The government is taking effective steps to develop digital infrastructure for broadband users.

Accelerating digital transformation

Earlier, in a related development, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation in Pakistan, saying it will lead the country into a new era of progress, prosperity, investment, employment, and transparency.

Speaking at a press conference following the conclusion of the two-day Digital Direct Investment Forum (DDIF) along-with Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), Deemah Al Yahya, she said prudent government policies have already resulted in a 25 per cent increase in IT exports, and Pakistan is expected to reach $4 billion in IT exports during the current fiscal year (July 2024 to June 2025), up from $3.2 billion last year—a 27 per cent growth.

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