Telecommunications and IT in Pakistan
Telecoms, spectrum and the IT and IT-enabled services sector: the authorities, the latest official publications, and digital indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) | Licenses and regulates telecommunication services and operators. |
| Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) | Allocates and assigns radio frequency spectrum. |
| Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) | Telecom and IT policy. |
| Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) | Registers IT and IT-enabled services companies and promotes IT exports. |
| State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) | Rules on the receipt and retention of foreign exchange earnings, including from IT exports. |
Recent official publications
Recent publications are listed in the Pakistan Regulatory Monitor.
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