Government is Planning to Launch 5G Technology Soon: Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal, minister for Interior said on Thursday, that Pakistan is set to adopt 5G technology after its launching. This disclosure was made while he was addressing the closing ceremony of HEC-Huawei ICT Skill Competition 2017, which was organized  by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Huawei Technologies. Government is Planning to Launch 5G Technology Soon: Ahsan Iqbal.

Ahsan Iqbal said the world has entered the fourth industrial revolution based on digital technologies, and no country can make progress without scientific and technological development.

Government is Planning to Launch 5G Technology Soon: Ahsan Iqbal

PTA has also stated in the annual report 2017, Pakistan has started the preparations to test 5G cellular connectivity and it is expected to be launch this 5G technology by 2020. Pakistan would even beat the largest regional nation, India. Because India is also in the run for introducing the most advanced internet service.

Minister also said:

The government is determined to bring Pakistan in 25 major economies of the world by 2025. The 21st century is about evolving economic ideologies instead of political ideologies, as development of a nation hinges upon its economic progress,”

Mr. Ahsan Iqbal mentioned that there is a need for peace, political stability and continuity of policies in order to live up to the targets set under Vision 2025. He also said that achievements of Pakistani youth need to be highlighted in order to give a soft image of the country. The minister stressed that there is need for focus on promotion of higher education and innovations in the country.

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