Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication

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Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

Q4 2026
Commercial Rollout

Anticipated launch of initial 5G services in major urban centers.
Mar 10, 2026
Auction Launch

Official commencement of the 5G spectrum auction process.
Q4 2025
Regulatory Approval

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) finalizes spectrum auction parameters.
2023
Policy Framework

The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication begins drafting the 5G rollout policy.

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Pakistan Initiates 5G Spectrum Auction to Catalyze Digital Economy Growth

The Pakistani government has officially launched its 5G spectrum auction, marking a critical step in the nation's 'Digital Pakistan' initiative. This infrastructure upgrade aims to provide the high-speed connectivity required to scale the country's burgeoning startup ecosystem and digital services sector.

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