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Pakistan’s Digital Nation Bill: Visionary or Risky Move?

Is Pakistan ready for this ambitious leap?

Muhammad Ahtisham
ILLUMINATION
3 min readJan 6, 2025

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Last month, Pakistan’s government presented the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024, a bold step toward digital transformation.

The bill proposes creating a National Digital Commission to oversee a five-year plan focused on improving internet access, e-governance, and digital inclusion.

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But here’s the big question: can Pakistan, struggling with an unstable economy, afford this ambitious plan?

Let’s break it down, exploring the potential benefits, challenges, expert insights, and the critical question of affordability.

What Is the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill?

The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024, outlines an ambitious roadmap to transform Pakistan into a digitally empowered society.

A key feature is the establishment of a National Digital Commission to spearhead internet connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital literacy projects.

While the idea is promising, the specifics remain unclear. For instance, no cost estimates or…

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