Overview
- At a LUMS summit, Senior Advisor Anusha Rahman announced plans to extend satellite-based high-speed internet across Punjab to connect underserved communities.
- She said limited, unreliable access is the biggest brake on digital inclusion and argued satellite links can reach areas fiber has not covered.
- Rahman said the province is drafting 3–5 year policy frameworks to govern AI, blockchain and digital finance with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Punjab plans AI and blockchain incubators in Lahore, Faisalabad and Sahiwal plus a four-year skills program to train six million people, including women, for local problem-solving.
- Panelists from banks, fintechs and investors urged clear rules, faster digital payments and stronger consumer trust, noting the pledges are in planning rather than active programs.