Fiberization faces delays as the NA Committee debates the Telecom Bill 2026. Politicians are unable to find a common ground on the issue.
The deployment of high-speed internet and 5G in Pakistan has hit a legislative snag. During a recent meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology, the Pakistan Telecommunication Re-organisation Amendment Bill 2026 sparked a heated debate. The core issue is that fiberization is essential for progress, but legal and property concerns are slowing it down.
Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima argued that fiberization is currently stalled. She noted that property owners often create hurdles, effectively blocking infrastructure development. Consequently, the government is pushing for a “Right of Way” (RoW) amendment to bypass these delays.
The government’s stance is urgent. The Federal Minister for IT stated plainly that the country cannot function without high-speed internet. She supported this by asserting that fiberization is inevitable.
