Starlink, the satellite-based internet company, submitted a registration application in Pakistan and it is now under review by the newly formed regulatory authority, PASRB.
Senator Palwasha Khan expressed concerns about Elon Musk joining India's narrative against Pakistan and demanded a public apology from him before Starlink can be granted a license.
IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirmed that Starlink is in negotiations with the government after being officially incorporated.
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology discussed issues with the National Space Policy 2023's new regulatory structure and requested comprehensive briefings from the Ministry of IT and PTA to resolve pending matters related to satellite internet licensing.