Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan has set ambitious digital goals for 2030, with a major focus on boosting connectivity and positioning the country as a regional technology leader. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced on Monday that the nation is working towards a 100 Mbps baseline internet speed threshold.
The announcement was made during the presentation of Pakistan’s policy statement at the High-Level Plenary Session of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Connect Pakistan 2030: The Digital Roadmap
The ambitious plan, dubbed the “Connect Pakistan 2030” vision, reaffirms the country’s commitment to universal, meaningful, and affordable digital access. The Minister emphasized that connectivity is now considered a “lifeline,” and the nation’s fast-growing digital economy and robust ICT sector are central to future growth.
Key targets outlined for the 2030 digital future include:
• 100 Mbps as the minimum baseline internet speed.
• Fibre connectivity for 10 million households.
• Becoming a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services.
Digital Nation Act and Key Reforms
Minister Shaza Fatima highlighted several recent reforms driving the national digital transition. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the government has enacted the “Digital Nation Pakistan Act,” which is actively reshaping governance and accelerating progress.
The new policy framework is positioning the entire system on modern, future-ready lines, with a focus on:
• Citizen-focused digital services.
• Smart-city solutions.
• Modern IoT (Internet of Things) networks.
Inclusion and Global South Leadership
Digital inclusion remains a core pillar of Pakistan’s sustainable development agenda. The Minister cited significant achievements in boosting women’s digital participation, offering AI skills training, and supporting the rise of women-led startups. Pakistan has also achieved internationally recognized improvements in:
• E-governance.
• Cybersecurity.
• Digital policy frameworks.
Furthermore, Pakistan aims to take a leading role in promoting digital cooperation across the Global South, asserting the goal to be “a rule-shaper, not just a rule-taker” in global AI governance.
The Minister concluded by urging international development partners and the private sector to significantly increase investment in Pakistan’s digital infrastructure to help narrow the gaps in access, adoption, and affordability.