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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan<\/span><\/span>, March 11, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) and PAKSAT are partnering to expand high-speed, affordable satellite internet across Pakistan<\/span>, where over 54% of the population lacks reliable broadband. Leveraging 11 Ka-band spot beams on the Paksat MM1 satellite, this partnership will bridge the digital divide and support the country’s growing connectivity needs. With high-throughput capacity for over 20,000 sites, the collaboration will provide essential broadband access for communities, businesses, government agencies, ISPs, and telcos, enabling mobile backhaul and backup connectivity in remote regions.<\/p>\n

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A Commitment to Nationwide Connectivity<\/b><\/p>\n

“SUPARCO’s story is one of unwavering ambition. Since its inception, we have been driven by a vision to propel Pakistan’s<\/span> journey into the cosmos,” said Muhammad Yousuf Khan<\/span>, Chairman of SUPARCO. The partnership between PAKSAT and Kacific will certainly bridge the digital divide in Pakistan<\/span> and will empower countless communities.<\/p>\n

“Improving Pakistan’s connectivity will have a positive impact on the country’s economy and its communities,” said Dr Shahid Rasheed<\/span>, CEO of PAKSAT. “The people of Pakistan<\/span>, like those of other developed countries, can expect to enjoy fast, affordable internet wherever they live and work. That’s a goal that PAKSAT is striving to achieve day and night.”<\/p>\n

“With this partnership, Kacific is making a long-term investment in Pakistan’s<\/span> digital future,” said Christian Patouraux, CEO of Kacific. “We’re expanding ISP partnerships, training KAD installers, and deploying essential infrastructure to meet the country’s growing connectivity needs.”<\/p>\n

Urgent Connectivity Challenges in Pakistan<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Pakistan’s<\/span> broadband demand is increasing with every passing year, yet over 131.8 million people remain offline. Fiber penetration is extremely low, with fiber-to-the-home access under 5%. Only 15% of the country’s 55,000 cell towers are fibre-connected, compared to the 40% international benchmark. Kacific’s high-speed satellite service will significantly enhance Pakistan’s<\/span> mobile backhaul capabilities, bypassing infrastructure limitations at a fraction of fibre’s cost.<\/p>\n

Unlocking the Potential of Paksat-MM1<\/b><\/p>\n

Launched in May 2024<\/span>, Paksat-MM1 delivers 99% availability with seamless nationwide coverage. Gateway beams over Lahore<\/span>, Karachi<\/span>, and Islamabad<\/span> provide real-time monitored connectivity, backed by 24\/7 support from Kacific’s Singapore Operations Center.<\/p>\n

Following the launch of Paksat-MM1, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif<\/span> called it a “momentous occasion,” highlighting its role in revolutionizing Pakistan’s<\/span> digital landscape. Minister of State for IT & Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja<\/span>, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to digital inclusion, emphasizing the satellite’s potential to enhance connectivity, especially in remote areas.<\/p>\n

Strategic Partnerships Driving Pakistan’s Digital Transformation<\/b><\/p>\n

Kacific is working alongside strategic partners to ensure reliable, cost-effective connectivity:<\/p>\n