SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that his satellite internet service, Starlink, is ready to launch in Pakistan, pending government approval.
In response to Pakistani social media activist Sanam Jamali on his X account, Musk stated, “We are waiting for approval from the government.”
Jamali urged Musk to expedite Starlink’s launch in Pakistan, saying, “Millions await the connectivity, education, and opportunities Starlink could offer.”
The announcement comes as Pakistan faces prolonged internet disruptions. Millions of users have experienced slow and unreliable internet, which the government attributes to submarine cable faults. However, reports suggest that authorities may also be experimenting with internet restrictions, including a potential “firewall.”
State Minister for IT and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, confirmed last month that discussions with Starlink were ongoing. During a Senate Standing Committee meeting, she remarked, “We are in talks with Starlink to bring them to Pakistan.”
