ISLAMABAD:

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.

It is pertinent to note that IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja skipped the high-profile GSMA conference, sparking frustration among telecom industry leaders.

"It is unfortunate that the minister is not present," said a senior GSMA official while speaking to journalists on Thursday.

Speaking to the media after the summit, Gorman said

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