IT minister cites 1.8 million 5G users in 24 cities
IT minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja told a National Assembly committee that 5G is live in 24 cities, while lawmakers pressed over weak coverage in Sindh and Balochistan.
About 1.8 million people are using 5G in Pakistan, with services introduced in 24 cities.
Federal IT minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja shared the figures at a National Assembly IT and Telecom committee meeting on Tuesday.
Lawmakers flagged poor 3G and 4G quality, limited Sindh coverage beyond Karachi, and only two 5G sites in Sukkur.
The minister cited tower, generator and diesel theft, power problems, and rising data use from social media and AI.
The Universal Service Fund has installed 468 sites nationwide over the past two years to improve underserved areas.