🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Tech Sector Soars: 2025 Key Updates
By [Your Name] | June 7, 2025
Pakistan’s technology landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation in 2025, with major strides in telecommunications, space exploration, fintech, renewable energy, and international collaboration. From launching its first homegrown satellite to preparing for a 5G rollout, Pakistan is signaling its arrival on the global tech stage.
Let’s dive into the most exciting developments:
🚀 5G Launch Set for June 2025
The countdown is on. Pakistan is set to join the global 5G club with a full-scale launch expected in June 2025. The Ministry of IT and Telecom has finalized its roadmap, and spectrum auctions (including 3500 MHz and 2600 MHz bands) are scheduled for May, following policy approvals in April.
With 5G, Pakistan aims to unlock new opportunities in smart cities, autonomous tech, and industrial IoT — promising faster internet speeds and a more connected digital economy.
Sources: Tribune.com.pk, Gadinsider.com
🛰️ SUPARCO Launches First Homegrown Satellite
In a historic milestone, SUPARCO (Pakistan’s national space agency) launched the PRSC-EO1 satellite on January 17, 2025. This Earth observation satellite, the first designed and manufactured entirely within Pakistan, is equipped with high-resolution optical sensors.
Its primary missions include:
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Agricultural monitoring
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Urban planning
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Natural disaster management
With this achievement, Pakistan takes a significant step toward self-reliance in space tech.
Source: Wikipedia
💰 Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) Formed
Recognizing the growing importance of digital currencies and blockchain, the government has established the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) in March 2025.
With:
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40+ million crypto users
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Over $300 billion in annual trading volume
…the PCC’s mission is to regulate, educate, and innovate. It’s a bold move to integrate decentralized finance (DeFi) into Pakistan’s mainstream financial ecosystem.
Source: Wikipedia
🌞 Boost in Renewable Energy via Battery Storage
Thanks to a surplus of Chinese-manufactured batteries, Pakistan is accelerating its clean energy transition.
Major industrial players, like Lucky Cement, are investing in battery storage systems to:
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Offset fossil fuel dependence
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Mitigate frequent power outages
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Strengthen the national grid
This signals a growing shift toward sustainability in both the private and public sectors.
Source: Financial Times
🤖 Showcasing AI at “AI Everything Global 2025”
Pakistan’s AI talent was on full display at AI Everything Global 2025 in the UAE. A strong delegation, including 11 tech firms and 2 AI startups, represented Pakistan’s digital ambitions.
From AI-powered medical tools to smart city solutions, Pakistani innovators sought partnerships and export opportunities. The event also highlighted the country’s growing AI expertise and ambitions.
Sources: PID.gov.pk, ArabNews.pk
🤝 Over 100 Pakistani Tech Firms at LEAP 2025
At LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, Pakistan made headlines with its largest-ever IT delegation — over 100 companies strong.
Key outcomes:
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Dozens of business deals signed
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IT services showcased to global investors
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Strong focus on boosting tech exports, especially to the Gulf region
Pakistan’s government is aiming to double IT exports to Saudi Arabia in the coming years, riding this momentum.
Sources: ArabNews.com, PID.gov.pk
Final Thoughts
From space to blockchain, AI to clean energy, Pakistan’s tech ecosystem is growing faster than ever before. These developments mark a pivotal moment — one where the country isn't just participating in the global digital economy but actively shaping it.
Stay tuned — Pakistan’s tech revolution is just getting starte