Pakistan's nationwide 5G rollout to take two more years, NA told

The government told the National Assembly on Friday that nationwide expansion of 5G mobile service will take another two years. Parliamentary Secretary for Information Technology Sabeen Ghouri said coverage is currently available in 24 cities, with work focused on improving network performance before reaching more areas. Her update came during a discussion about slow internet, weak coverage and the quality of existing telecommunications services.

Lawmakers raised concerns about unreliable 4G and 5G connections, including in Nawabshah, and questioned whether current infrastructure could support a broader rollout. PPP member Noor Alam said some consumers were paying for 5G despite not being able to use it, while Nabeel Gabol reported complaints of slower connections. The discussion also highlighted continuing dissatisfaction with 4G service as the government prepares for wider 5G coverage.