Govt pushes regional digital cooperation

APP November 21, 2025 Less than a minute read

Shaza also revealed that Chinese satellite internet firms, including Galaxy Space and Shanghai Space, have expressed interest in entering the Pakistani market. PHOTO: APP

BISHKEK:

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja participated in the 24th CAREC Ministerial Conference, presenting Pakistan's position on regional digital cooperation, connectivity, and investment opportunities.

On the sidelines of the conference, she met Kyrgyzstan's Minister for Digital Development. Both countries agreed to strengthen digital collaboration and regional connectivity.

Pakistan offered bandwidth support through the Karachi and Gwadar submarine cables.

The discussions also covered joint fibre connectivity routes under the CAREC framework and the proposal to establish a joint technical connectivity group.