The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is targeting a minimum fixed broadband speed of 100 Mbps for all users across Pakistan as part of a major national overhaul of the country’s digital infrastructure.
To achieve this, the Ministry will hire a consulting firm to develop Pakistan’s first National Fiberization Policy and Plan.
The initiative is being launched under the World Bank–supported Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) to improve high-speed connectivity, expand fiber infrastructure, and support the government’s broader digital transformation agenda.
The new policy will work to expand fixed broadband coverage by enabling the deployment of 8-10 million new optical-fiber-based house passes nationwide. The Ministry also aims to improve mobile network capacity and reliability by ensuring that 80 percent of telecom towers are connected to fiber. This is essential for strengthening 4G networks and preparing Pakistan for future 5G rollout. These goals are designed to help Pakistan reach the top 50 countries in Ookla’s global speed rankings.
MoITT has assigned the upcoming consultant to conduct a national gap assessment. This includes mapping the current fiber network, analyzing service availability, and identifying gaps in quality of service, coverage, latency, penetration, and operator incentives. The consultant will also benchmark Pakistan’s fiber development using the Fiber Development Index (FDI) and other international indicators to ensure the policy follows global best practices.
The consultancy will then prepare a detailed National Fiberization Strategy and Operational Plan. It will outline investment options, financing models, and governance structures to guide public and private sector participation. Bankable feasibility studies will be developed to attract local and international investors through public-private partnership (PPP) models. The strategy will also identify priority areas for new fiber deployment and recommend measures to strengthen the resilience of fiber networks against disasters and cyber threats.
Legal and regulatory reforms will play a key role in the policy. Recommendations will focus on updating laws and directives that currently slow broadband growth. These may include changes related to spectrum use, incentives for fiber backhaul, and reducing capital cost barriers for private operators.
The National Fiberization Policy is set to become a foundational document for Pakistan’s digital future, supporting faster, more reliable, and more affordable broadband services nationwide.
if Govt want to get anyway near this goal in a quick manner, they need to Auction off as much spectrum as possible (and ASAP) in the upcoming 5g spectrum auction so that we aren’t spectrum starved like we are today where in big cities even if youre very close to a cell site you still get abysmal speeds in peak time. where as if you’re in tier 3 or 4 cities i ve consistently seen speeds above 100Mbps on 4g+(atleast on Jazz and Zong) and and make it mandatory for operators to deploy mmwave 5g. the gaps in high speed coverage can be mitigated if telcos start offering 5g based Home internet services, that way you may be able to climb in Ookla’s global speed based rankings.
Fixed line (fiber to home) internet seems to have no hope as companies only deploy that in Posh areas of tier 1 and 2 cities only.
The government should first increase the rates of all network packages instead of reducing them every month. Therefore, fix the internet service because 4G is not working properly.Especially Telenor and Ufone are not working properly. Telenor’s network is very strong but it runs very slowly, and Ufone is going to increase the rates of packages by 50 to 75 rupees in December 2025.Therefore, we find such networks completely unacceptable and will never use them.
Everyone need 10mb but pta firewall is the of all the trouble and hunting pti keyboard warriors not speed
Pawati
Sooo high speed internet is scared of some guy who used to be a minister ?
10mb 😁 Vro still living in 2005
It sounds like you’re asking what the situation or consequences are if District Lakki Marwat is not yet connected to a fiber-optic (fiberization) system.
Here’s a clear explanation:
If Lakki Marwat is not linked with a fiberization system, then:
1. Internet Speed Stays Slow
Without fiber, the district relies on older technologies (copper lines, microwave links, 4G), which provide limited bandwidth.
2. Poor Network Stability
Fiber provides high stability. Without it, users may face frequent call drops, slow data, and signal fluctuations.
3. Limited Mobile Broadband Improvement
Mobile companies usually need fiber backhaul to upgrade towers to 4G/5G. Without fiber, tower capacity stays low.
4. Digital Services Remain Limited
E-learning platforms
Telemedicine
Online banking & e-commerce
Government e-services
These services work poorly without high-speed connectivity.
5. Economic Growth Slows
Businesses, freelancers, and startups require fast internet. Lack of fiber reduces investment and job opportunities.
6. Reduced Access for Students & Professionals
Online classes, remote jobs, and digital skills training become harder.
Hope ts doesn’t take another century 🥀
100 Mbos 😄😅 idar 10 Mbps mar mar kar ati hy aur firewall aur cable 🦈 alda har mahene kat jati India mein 2021 sy 5g aur yaha abhi soch rahain k 5g 2025 mein aye ga guzar geya 2025 aab keh rahain 2026 mein aya ga 5g 26 b guzar jaye kuch nhi in dako hain ye sub
It’s a good move. Hope they implement this asap
Hhhhhhhhh lollipop 🍭
In Pakistan internet per MB/m is the most expensive in the world, even then it is not reliable,every month more than percent of time internet is not available
Ahhhh yes. The goal. The firewall won’t allow such claims to be real.
India did the same thing as well. Only through big brother filtration you’ll allow high speed.
Wo Sub Chorain Pehly Yeh jo 6pm k baad speed 100kb walay connection jitni reh jati us ko theek karain 😡
Meanwhile, I am reading this article on a 12 mbps DSL with 786kbps upload in Hyderabad.
Pehly 4G to theek sy Chala lein wo nhi set huwa in sy abi takh to 5G ka tuntuna dy kr behla rhy Hain. Dena koi nhi hai inho ny
Jaisy 4G ka nam hai mgr kaam nhi waisa he hoga .
People of Pakistan are often the problem not governments as supporting PML or PPP which has links to corruption still they support Pakistan is not going no where good until people wish or willing to change it. Whatever positive event happens corruption will remain even PTI members were caught doing corruption as well. Pakistanis can change everything but choose silence or argument instead of taking action or standing up against corruption.
Everything is in future tense as always and most probably will remain in the future tense(unless there’s complete system overhaul for the better). Jab aisa kuch kabhi hua, to wo khabar ho gi. Until then, all of this is just another “SHURLI”!
I live in sarai saleh but i am waiting for official fiber about 5 to 6 years . Hope so you will do in a few days
Telenor, Ufone, Jazz, and Zong are charging users for 4G, but in many areas the speed does not match 4G standards. Even with full signals, users face slow internet, which shows a lack of sufficient bandwidth. Customers are paying full charges but not getting the promised service quality. This needs serious attention from regulators.