Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite, PAKSAT MM1, under the facilitation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has become operational successfully.

According to a report on Thursday, the operationalization of the satellite is an important milestone in the country’s space and digital development. The success of PAKSAT-MM1 will transform Pakistan’s communication infrastructure, which will benefit various IT sectors. The satellite will provide services such as television broadcasting, community internet, and tele-education to promote local industries.

This satellite will also increase internet connectivity in remote areas which will further the government’s vision of Digital Pakistan. In the United Nations E-Governance Development Index, Pakistan has improved its ranking by 14 points. The country now stands at 136 in overall ranking which was at 150 in 2022.