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Pakistan's Digital Dreams Stalled by Slow Internet, Weak Security

4/29/2025

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Pakistan is grappling with major hurdles in its quest to become a digital nation, struggling with slow internet speeds and weak cybersecurity. The State Bank emphasizes the urgent need for better digital infrastructure, such as robust identity and payment systems. With low digital adoption in rural areas, the nation’s digital transformation hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

Pakistan is grappling with major hurdles in its quest to become a digital nation, struggling with slow internet speeds and weak cybersecurity. The State Bank emphasizes the urgent need for better digital infrastructure, such as robust identity and payment systems. With low digital adoption in rural areas, the nation’s digital transformation hangs in the balance.