Government Announces Broadband Expansion for Remote Areas
Most outlets led with the government's initiative to expand high-speed internet access to remote and small areas as part of a broader digital economy strategy. While the Daily Times highlighted the minister’s statement about prioritizing affordable internet nationwide, The Nation framed the effort as a formal broadband expansion drive tied to a national connectivity plan. Both excerpts emphasized the goal of bridging the digital divide but did not mention specific implementation details or opposition.
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Govt unveils broadband expansion drive to support digital economy
ISLAMABAD - A high-level meeting on the National Connectivity Plan was held on Friday to review efforts to expand high-speed internet access to villages, remote areas, and small towns, with the aim of bridging the digital divide and creating new economic opportunities.
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Govt prioritises high-speed internet for small villages, remote areas
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema on Friday that the government will take all necessary measures to ensure the availability of affordable, high-speed internet services across the country, enabling citizens to participate fully in the digital economy. The minister chaired a meeting on the National Connectivity Plan, joined by the Minister for IT & […]
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