USF Policy Committee Meeting | FY 2026–27

The Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee, chaired by the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has approved the USF Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026–27, with an outlay of PKR 32.90 billion aimed at expanding digital connectivity across unserved and underserved areas of the country.

The meeting was briefed by the Chief Executive Officer of USF, Mr. Mudassar Naveed, along with senior management of the Fund, who presented the proposed program portfolio and budgetary priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

The approved budget comprises PKR 24.89 billion for disbursement against ongoing projects and PKR 6.56 billion earmarked for new initiatives. Presently, 28 projects are under implementation, including 17 Next Generation Broadband Service Delivery (NG-BSD) mobile broadband projects and 11 Next Generation Optical Fiber Network Services (NG-OFNS) projects. Under the new allocation, 09 NG-BSD and 04 NG-OFNS projects have been approved, in addition to block allocations for small lots under both programs, reflecting the government's continued resolve to extend telecom and broadband infrastructure to areas most in need of connectivity.

The Policy Committee also approved the release of the first quarter allocation of PKR 5.57 billion to USF to facilitate execution of the approved program.

Through sustained investment and targeted interventions, Ministry of IT & Telecommunication and USF, remains committed to bridging the digital divide, accelerating digital inclusion, and expanding telecom connectivity to far-flung and underserved regions of the country.