Starlink Launch Date Confirmed by Minister of IT

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Khawaja, announced that SpaceX‘s satellite-based internet service, Starlink, is expected to commence operations in Pakistan by November or December 2025. This announcement was made during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom.

Starlink is expected to begin offering satellite internet services in Pakistan by November or December 2025, according to IT Minister Shaza Fatima. She stated that while the licensing process is moving forward without major issues, the government is finalizing regulations with the help of a consultant due to the newness of the technology. Starlink will need to reapply for a full license once these regulations are in place. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez-ur-Rehman confirmed that Starlink currently holds a temporary license, and a full operational license will only be granted after the regulatory framework is completed.