Tech Desk 
Jan 05, 2025
Starlink Internet is set to offer satellite internet across Pakistan, promising to transform its digital framework by delivering high-speed internet to underserved and urban regions.
SpaceX owner Elon Musk replied to a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, “We are waiting for approval from the government,” regarding access to Starlink connectivity in Pakistan.
His response came after Richard Grenell, the US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for presidential envoy for particular missions, tweeted on X asking Musk to provide Starlink internet to Pakistan.
The same day, Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Musk’s Starlink Internet Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. had applied for a license to operate in the country.
Latest reports on Starlink’s internet in Pakistan
According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Starlink’s application is undergoing initial evaluation as part of the standard licensing process for international satellite operators.
PTA revealed that technical requirements, including bandwidth allocation, uplinking protocols, and gateway infrastructure, are under preliminary review.
The National Space Agency (SUPARCO) was evaluating Starlink’s application according to the National Space Policy framework.
Following SUPARCO’s approval, Starlink will require regulatory clearance from PTA to provide internet services across Pakistan.
Over the past year, Pakistan has experienced severe internet disruptions due to submarine cable faults and measures taken for national security. The potential rollout of Starlink could provide a great alternative for reliable and high-speed internet connectivity, especially in underprivileged regions across the country.
