Pakistan has taken a historic step in its digital transformation journey by becoming part of one of the world’s fastest and most advanced undersea internet networks — the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system. This strategic move is expected to significantly boost internet speed, stability, and global connectivity for users across the country.
Federal IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced the development, highlighting that this is Pakistan’s third major international cable integration within just one year. Before this, Pakistan successfully joined the Africa-1 and 2Africa undersea cable projects, showcasing rapid progress in strengthening its digital infrastructure.
How SEA-ME-WE 6 Will Benefit Pakistan
The inclusion of this new high-capacity cable will:
- Deliver faster and more reliable internet speeds
- Improve latency and browsing performance
- Enhance connectivity for businesses, startups, and the IT industry
- Support cloud services, digital banking, and e-commerce
- Enable smoother online education and remote work platforms
- Expand opportunities in AI, data centers, and software exports
With these developments, Pakistan is steadily moving toward becoming a global digital hub and positioning itself competitively in the international technology market.
This update reflects a major milestone for the country’s digital economy and opens new opportunities for innovation, investment, and growth.
