Pakistan is shaping its digital future with notable regulatory advancements and strong digital infrastructure; despite a dip, it excels in essential G5 digital regulatory metrics.
- In the ICT Regulatory Tracker Index of 2022, Pakistan achieved an overall score of 88.50, corresponding to a 5.3% growth since 2018. It excelled in metrics such as regulatory regime (score: 24) and competition framework (score: 27). || Source: ITU
- In the G5 Digital Regulatory Benchmark for 2023, Pakistan obtained an overall score of 66.98, slightly lower than 2021 (67.44). Noteworthy are performances in metrics like the digital development toolbox (score: 22.5) and digital economy policy agenda (16.6). || Source: ITU G5 Benchmark
- Pakistan’s digital infrastructure includes a 76.56% 4G network coverage and an estimated average 4G connection speed of 18 Mbit/s in 2023. || Source: Statista
+ Ranked 14th out of 18 in the Asia-Pacific region’s Global Cyber Security Index 2020, Pakistan faces cybersecurity vulnerabilities. In July 2021, the Federal Cabinet approved the commendable first National Cyber Security Policy. || Source: ICRC
