The federal government has launched new fiber and broadband projects to deliver high-speed internet access to two Sindh districts, Badin and Sanghar, as part of its ongoing digital expansion drive.

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja made the announcement while speaking at a project award ceremony for the connectivity initiatives.

She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation and expanding reliable internet access to underserved communities.

The projects are being implemented through the Universal Service Fund under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. They are designed to extend reliable, high-speed internet access to underserved communities across the country.

Khawaja described digital connectivity as a cornerstone of economic growth. She said improved internet access would help youth, freelancers, and small businesses integrate into the digital economy.

She also announced that the upcoming 600 MHz spectrum auction is expected to significantly enhance mobile internet capacity and improve service quality nationwide, strengthening e-commerce, e-governance, and online public service delivery.

During the ceremony, contracts were awarded to Dancom Pakistan and Jazz to expand high-speed connectivity infrastructure in the targeted districts.

Governor Kamran Khan Tessori praised the ministry’s digital transformation initiatives and acknowledged the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in promoting technology-driven development.

Separately, the minister visited the IT facility of Saylani Welfare International Trust, where she addressed a technology event highlighting Pakistan’s youth potential and the growing role of artificial intelligence.