Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on Monday, said that a project with China is underway to enhance Pakistan’s internet infrastructure, adding that after the successful landing of subsea cables in Karachi and Gwadar, two additional cables are planned.
One of these cables is expected to land by the end of this year, with another scheduled for next year. She highlighted that these projects are part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen connectivity and ensure more stable internet services for both users and businesses in the region.
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In concluding remarks, she added that the government is set to lay down three new submarine internet cables to enhance digital connectivity and support the rollout of 5G services in Pakistan, adding that this initiative will increase bandwidth capacity, reduce outages associated with older cables like AAE-1 and SMW-4, and provide more reliable internet infrastructure.
