Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Sep 17, 2025
The launch of satellite internet providers—Starlink, Amazon’s Project Kuiper, and the likes—has once again hit roadblock as Pakistan continues to navigate a never-ending maze of bureaucratic delays.
The latest delay comes as the latest in a series of regulatory inefficiencies impeding the launch of globally popular satellite internet providers.
Major satellite internet companies eager to enter Pakistan include OneWeb (Eutelsat Group), Amazon’s Project Kuiper, SpaceCell (SSST), Starlink, and Telesat.
Despite these tech giants' readiness to address the connectivity gap in Pakistan's remote and underserved regions, the rollout has been stuck in bureaucratic limno.
Citing sources, ProPakistani noted that these hurdles are caused by several federal institutions, leaving the IT ministry unable to break the deadlock.
The Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (PSARB), which is responsible to oversees licensing, has yet to clear the registration process for these companies.
Adding to the woes around the launch of satellite internet in Pakistan, the regulatory framework to govern satellite internet services also remains unfinished to date.
The previous timeline for satellite internet to go live in Pakistan, touted by State Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja, was November or December 2025, which now appears uncertain.
