Govt to Hire Consultant to Bring Starlink to Pakistan

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) has decided to complete the hiring of a consultant in a few weeks for regulations in particular for allowing access to Starlink internet in Pakistan. MoITT held a key meeting chaired by Minister of State Shaza Fatima Khawaja on January 6, 2025, to review the progress on Starlink’s licensing and regulatory frameworks for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Discussions focused on expediting these processes to ensure a robust regulatory framework for LEO satellites, enhancing connectivity, and driving technological innovation. The Minister emphasized the need for aligning Pakistan’s policies with global standards to unlock satellite technology’s full potential for national growth. The meeting was attended by Zarrar Hashim Khan, Secretary IT, Ministry of IT & Telecom; Azfar Manzoor, Special Secretary, Ministry of IT & Telecom; Amer Sarfaraz Ahmed, Chairman, Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board; Muhammad Yousuf Khan, Chairman, SUPARCO; Maj. Gen (R) Hafeez ur Rehman, Chairman, PTA; and Jehanzeb Rahim, Member (Telecom), Ministry of IT & Telecom.