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USF awards Optic Fiber Cable contracts worth PKR 3 Billion for interior Sindh to PTCL
4th January, 2021
USF AWARDS OPTIC FIBER CABLE CONTRACTS WORTH PKR 3 BILLION FOR INTERIOR SINDH TO PTCL

The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded two Optic Fiber Cable (OFC) project contracts worth approximately PKR 3 Billion to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)

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Record PKR 8.81 Billion to provide High Speed Mobile Broadband services in Remote areas of Former FATA and Balochistan
18th December, 2020
RECORD PKR 8.81 BILLION TO PROVIDE HIGH SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICES IN REMOTE AREAS OF FORMER FATA AND BALOCHISTAN

The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board approved award of contracts worth approximately PKR 8.81 Billion to provide High Speed Mobile Broadband services to approximately 6 Million people in un-served and under-served areas.

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Prime Minister Seeks Fast, Reliable Internet for Pakistan’s Remote Areas
19th November, 2020
PRIME MINISTER SEEKS FAST, RELIABLE INTERNET FOR PAKISTAN’S REMOTE AREAS

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed officials concerned with ensuring provision of internet facilities with widespread coverage in Pakistan’s remote areas, especially Balochistan, the areas formerly known as FATA, and Sindh.

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USF awarded contracts to Zong 4G for providing 4G network coverage in remote areas of Balochistan and rural pockets of Sindh
4th November, 2020
USF AWARDED CONTRACTS TO ZONG 4G FOR PROVIDING 4G NETWORK COVERAGE IN REMOTE AREAS OF BALOCHISTAN AND RURAL POCKETS OF SINDH

Islamabad, November 04, 2020: The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contracts worth approximately PKR 112 Million to Zong 4G for providing 4G network coverage in rural and remote areas of Sindh and Balochistan.

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Record PKR 511 Crores to provide High Speed Mobile Broadband services in rural areas of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
19th October, 2020
RECORD PKR 511 CRORES TO PROVIDE HIGH SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS OF SINDH, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AND BALOCHISTAN

Record PKR 511 Crores to provide High Speed Mobile Broadband services in remote and rural areas of Balochistan, Sindh and Khyber Paktunkhwa provinces.

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Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurates USF High Speed Mobile Broadband Project in Bolan, Jhal Magsi, Ziarat, Khairpur, Sukkur & Ghotki Districts
30th September, 2020
PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN INAUGURATES USF HIGH SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND PROJECT IN BOLAN, JHAL MAGSI, ZIARAT, KHAIRPUR, SUKKUR & GHOTKI DISTRICTS

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday stressed upon promotion of Information Technology, cyber connectivity and digitalization because Pakistan’s future is linked with adoption of these latest modes of science and technology.

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USF BOARD APPROVES PROJECTS TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND IN BALOCHISTAN AND SINDH
13th August, 2020
USF BOARD APPROVES PROJECTS TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND IN BALOCHISTAN AND SINDH

Federal Secretary for Ministry of IT & Telecom Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 73rd Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund on Thursday. The Board approved award of contracts to PMCL (Jazz), CMPAK (Zong) and PMTL (Ufone)

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Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciates USF’s efforts to bridge the digital divide
28th July, 2020
PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN APPRECIATES USF’S EFFORTS TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

Prime Minister Imran Khan, lauding the measures taken by USF about broadening the mobile and internet coverage, especially in the backward and inaccessible areas, on Tuesday.

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USF’s Budget of PKR 11,376 Million for FY2020-21 approved
27th July, 2020
USF’S BUDGET OF PKR 11,376 MILLION FOR FY2020-21 APPROVED

Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Amin Ul Haque chaired 39th meeting of the Policy Committee of Universal Service Fund (USF Co) on Monday.

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Contract Signing for Hi-Speed Broadband in Muzaffargarh & Rajanpur Districts
15th July, 2020
CONTRACT SIGNING FOR HI-SPEED BROADBAND IN MUZAFFARGARH & RAJANPUR DISTRICTS

resident Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan has immense potential in the field of digital economy and digital education and stressed the importance of fast data communication modes to explore vast opportunities in such areas.

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USF Board approves projects to provide Hi-speed Mobile Broadband in Balochistan
29th June, 2020
USF BOARD APPROVES PROJECTS TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED MOBILE BROADBAND IN BALOCHISTAN

Federal Secretary for Ministry of IT & Telecom Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 72nd Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund on Monday.

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USF awards contract to Telenor Pakistan for providing hi-speed Broadband in Sanghar
7th May, 2020
USF AWARDS CONTRACT TO TELENOR PAKISTAN FOR PROVIDING HI-SPEED BROADBAND IN SANGHAR

The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contract worth PKR 588 Million to Telenor Pakistan for providing hi-speed broadband in Sanghar Lot (Sindh).

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USF Board approves projects to provide Hi-speed Broadband
24th April, 2020
USF BOARD APPROVES PROJECTS TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED BROADBAND

Federal Secretary for Ministry of IT & Telecom Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 70th Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund on Friday. Chairman PTA Maj. Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa was also present in the meeting.

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USF awards contract to Jazz for providing hi-speed Broadband in Kurram
20th April, 2020
USF AWARDS CONTRACT TO JAZZ FOR PROVIDING HI-SPEED BROADBAND IN KURRAM

The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contract worth PKR 92 Million to Jazz for providing hi-speed broadband in Kurram Lot (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST CORONA VIRUS
25th March, 2020
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST CORONA VIRUS

Preventative measures against Corona Virus

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USF AWARDS CONTRACTS OF SIX PROJECTS’ WORTH RS 2.8 BILLION FOR HI-SPEED BROADBAND IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FY 2019-20
19th February, 2020
USF AWARDS CONTRACTS OF SIX PROJECTS’ WORTH RS 2.8 BILLION FOR HI-SPEED BROADBAND IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FY 2019-20

Ministry of IT and Telecommunication through Universal Service Fund (USF) has made landmark achievements in the first six months of FY 2019-20 (July-December).

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USF Board approves projects to provide Hi-Speed Broadband in Kurram and Sanghar Lots
22nd January, 2020
USF BOARD APPROVES PROJECTS TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED BROADBAND IN KURRAM AND SANGHAR LOTS

Federal Secretary for Ministry of IT & Telecom, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 68th Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund Company on Wednesday. Chairman PTA Maj Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa was also present in the meeting.

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Federal Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui lauds USF’s initiatives for socio-economic uplift of masses
5th December, 2019
FEDERAL MINISTER DR. KHALID MAQBOOL SIDDIQUI LAUDS USF’S INITIATIVES FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC UPLIFT OF MASSES

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that in the light of Prime Minister’s vision of Digital Pakistan

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USF Board approves award of contracts for Next Generation-Broadband for Sustainable Development Projects
25th October, 2019
USF BOARD APPROVES AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR NEXT GENERATION-BROADBAND FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Federal Secretary Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 67th meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of Universal Service Fund Company (USF Co) on Friday.

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Jazz and USF to Expand Internet Access in South Waziristan
12th September, 2019
JAZZ AND USF TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS IN SOUTH WAZIRISTAN

Continuing its partnership with Jazz for developing cellular access in underserved regions, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has awarded a new contract worth Rs. 90 Million to Jazz.

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Secretary for IT and Telecom Chaired the 66th Board of Director’s Meeting of USF Co
6th September, 2019
SECRETARY FOR IT AND TELECOM CHAIRED THE 66TH BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING OF USF CO

Universal Service Fund’s 66th Board of Directors Meeting was convened on Friday in the Universal Service Fund office, Islamabad.

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USF BOARD APPROVES AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TELENOR FOR PROJECT NG-BSD BAHAWALPUR LOT
26th July, 2019
USF BOARD APPROVES AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TELENOR FOR PROJECT NG-BSD BAHAWALPUR LOT

ederal Secretary Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 65th meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of Universal Service Fund Company (USF Co) on Thursday.

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USF AWARDS CONTRACTS TO TELENOR PAKISTAN FOR PROVIDING BROADBAND COVERAGE ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS & MOTORWAYS IN BALOCHISTAN & SERVICES IN DADU & HYDERABAD
23rd July, 2019
USF AWARDS CONTRACTS TO TELENOR PAKISTAN FOR PROVIDING BROADBAND COVERAGE ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS & MOTORWAYS IN BALOCHISTAN & SERVICES IN DADU & HYDERABAD

The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contracts worth PKR 1.328 billion in total to Telenor Pakistan for projects in Balochistan and Sindh. Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui inaugurated the projects.

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USF ORGANIZES OPEN FORUM FOR “USF FIBER TO THE UNION COUNCIL PROGRAM
9th July, 2019
USF ORGANIZES OPEN FORUM FOR “USF FIBER TO THE UNION COUNCIL PROGRAM

USF organized an Open Forum for seeking comments and suggestion on the upcoming “USF Fiber to the Union Council Program”.

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OPEN FORUM FOR “USF FIBER TO THE UNION COUNCIL PROGRAM”
2nd July, 2019
OPEN FORUM FOR “USF FIBER TO THE UNION COUNCIL PROGRAM”

Fiber connectivity is the foundation of modern data services, offering faster speed over longer distances, enhanced Reliability, Security and Lower Cost. Unfortunately, Pakistan today lacks deep fiber penetration.

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