Dr. Umar Saif, the Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, spoke at the Operational Launch ceremony of the Carrier Neutral Pakistan Internet Exchange & Data Center in Islamabad on January 29, 2024.
This momentous occasion signifies a significant development for the Pakistan telecom and IT industry, achieving three major milestones in collaboration with key entities like PTCL, SCO, PTA, De CIX, PEACE Cable, and China Mobile.
Firstly, a groundbreaking agreement has been reached for China to direct their Internet traffic through Pakistan. This positions Pakistan as a crucial regional hub for connectivity, expected to generate substantial revenue through Internet transit traffic.
Secondly, ptcl has successfully established Pakistan’s first carrier-neutral IXP and Data center. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of internet connectivity throughout the country.
