Tech Desk 
Oct 04, 2025
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has made the groundbreaking decision to offer its people reasonably priced, high-speed internet services, aiming to close the digital divide in the province.
Enhanced internet services come in KP's as investment in internet infrastructure was hampered by the previous government's imposition of a Rs5 per metre fee on telecom companies for work involving the laying of underground cables.
Students, independent contractors, companies, and regular people were all negatively impacted by this charge, according to Chief Minister for Science & Technology and Information Technology Special Assistant Dr Shafqat Ayaz.
For the next three years, Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has eliminated this fee, allowing telecom providers to grow their networks and reach more people with high-speed internet.
The youth, who mainly depend on the internet for online learning, freelancing, and job opportunities, are anticipated to gain from this action.
The choice will significantly affect the digital landscape of the province and reflect the goal of "Digital Pakistan".
Modern digital access will also benefit hospitals, banking services, the business community, and other institutions. The internet is a basic need in the modern world, Ayaz underlined.
The KP government has reaffirmed its commitment to giving all citizens access to contemporary technology and digital amenities.
Additionally, the government has mandated that telecom companies fix any roads or public pathways that are damaged during excavation at their own expense.
According to Ayaz, "this decision reflects the vision of 'Digital Pakistan' and will have a profound impact on the province's digital landscape."
The KP government is dedicated to giving every citizen access to contemporary technology and digital amenities.
