The federal government will roll out public Wi-Fi in Islamabad later this year, starting with select parks and metro bus corridors. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima confirmed the initiative during a Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting on Tuesday.

Responding to a question from committee members, Shaza Fatima clarified that the government has no immediate plans for a citywide public Wi-Fi rollout in Islamabad. However, she emphasized that the government has already funded targeted connectivity projects, which will begin later this year.

The minister highlighted that the Ministry of IT is actively channeling resources to install Wi-Fi networks in government schools and hospitals. This effort aims to close the connectivity gap, especially as nearly 100 schools in Islamabad still lack internet access.

Wi-Fi Expansion Targets Schools, Hospitals in Islamabad:

The government is actively working on plans to fiberize schools, hospitals, and police stations. According to the minister, this infrastructure will support improved online education and e-health services. She also shared that her ministry is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Health to advance digital healthcare initiatives.

The government is laying underground fiber optic cables across key government buildings to ensure stable, high-speed internet connections. The minister also announced that the “Smart Islamabad” project is progressing, intending to upgrade the capital’s digital infrastructure and improve public service delivery.

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