Islamabad:Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has announced that the government is actively advancing the Digital Nation Pakistan agenda.

According to Radio Pakistan, during an event in Islamabad, she emphasized that digital transformation is enhancing people’s lives and broadening access to digital services.

The Minister noted that the Universal Service Fund (USF) has laid over thirteen thousand kilometers of optical fiber nationwide. The USF has executed investments worth one billion dollars to enhance internet access in underserved and unserved areas, completing 158 projects.

Shaza Fatima also mentioned progress toward the introduction of satellite connectivity in the country.