Govt approves 600MHz spectrum auction, paving way for 5G

January 05, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan is set to auction 600 megahertz of spectrum next month to improve internet speed and ensure more reliable connectivity across the country.

Addressing an event in Islamabad, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said the federal cabinet has approved the spectrum auction.

She stated that the move will help enhance 4G performance and support the rollout of 5G services.

The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to capacity building for the youth, describing young people as the country’s greatest asset.

 She said that more than half a million youth have been trained in various fields over the past one and a half years, according to Radio Pakistan. 

She also highlighted the government’s focus on digital transformation, noting that efforts are underway to shift towards fully digitized governance.

Expressing satisfaction over the growth of the IT sector, she said information technology exports have crossed $3.8bn this year, recording average growth of around 20%.

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