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• 5G spectrum auction rakes in $510m; broadband penetration surges to 64.2pc; telecom revenues reached Rs837bn; IT & telecom sector’s export remittances climb to $3.38bn
• 161.6m mobile handsets locally manufactured due to heavy import duties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology and telecommunication sector marked significant expansion during the fiscal year 2025-26, driven by a $509.6 million 5G spectrum auction and a surge in broadband penetration to 64.2pc.
According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, the outgoing fiscal year saw sweeping improvements in accessibility and connectivity.
