Pakistan risks losing investors: GSMA

Pakistan risks losing investors: GSMA

The GSMA has noted that despite Pakistan's digital ambitions and talent, the country risks falling behind in the region if urgent telecom policy reforms are not introduced. Without reform, investors may leave and citizens will suffer, it warned. At the GSMA Digital Nation Summit 2025, Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, identified three key obstacles to Pakistan's digital growth: high taxes, limited spectrum, and policy inconsistencies.…

GSMA warns stalled digital growth risks investment

Cautions that Pakistan risks falling behind regional peers unless urgent reforms are introduced in telecom policy.

Investors to walk away if urgent telecom reforms not taken: GSMA

ISLAMABAD: Despite having a vision of Digital Pakistan, the GSMA says Pakistan is falling behind in the region and cautions that investors may walk away if urgent reforms are not taken.Talking to...

Global and local stakeholders express concerns over policy stagnation at GSMA Summit - Profit by Pakistan Today

IT Minister’s absence from event draws criticism, as Pakistan risks falling behind in the digital race due to high taxation

Unlocking Pakistan's Digital Future: GSMA Highlights Opportunities and Progress at Digital Nation Summit Islamabad

**media[704522]**ISLAMABAD, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA today hosted the second edition of its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad recognising the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Pakistan's mobile network operators for their tireless efforts and contributions toward advancing the country's digital landscape. During the summit, the GSMA published Unloc…

GSMA showcases opportunities and progress at the Digital Nation Summit - Global News Pakistan

Islamabad –: The GSMA hosted the second edition of its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad recognising the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Pakistan’s mobile network operators for their tireless efforts and contributions toward advancing the country’s digital landscape. During the summit, the GSMA published Unlocking Pakistan’s Digital Potential: Reform, Trust a…