Senator vows support for digital rights bill

Announces internet users will soon experience faster speeds

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator and Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology member Afnanullah Khan on Saturday pledged to support the digital rights bill.

In an interview with a news channel, the senator stated that the PML-N would back the digital rights bill, underscoring the commitment to advancing the "Digital Pakistan" initiative.

Khan highlighted the past achievements in the development of IT, adding that efforts would continue in line with the vision of transforming Pakistan into a digital hub.

"I am pleased to announce that internet users in Pakistan will soon experience faster speeds," he said, adding that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman and the IT minister were collectively addressing the issue.

"We have introduced multiple bills that will yield fruitful results in the coming months," he remarked.

The senator emphasised that the government was actively working to transform Pakistan into a digitalised nation with a focus on providing high-speed internet facilities to citizens. This initiative, he added, was part of efforts to enhance connectivity, improve digital infrastructure and increase investment in digital skills.

"Our goal is to create a knowledge-based economy, driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, which will ultimately spur economic growth," he said.

To achieve this, the Ministry of IT and Telecom is launching programmes to build a network of National Incubation Centres and induct promising start-ups. "With the support of initiatives like the Digital Pakistan programme, the country is poised to become a leading player in the global digital landscape."

Responding to a query, Senator Khan acknowledged that Pakistan was facing challenges in its digital transformation journey. However, he gave assurances that such challenges were being addressed and would be resolved soon.