<ul><li>The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has commended Pakistan's Universal Service Fund (USF) for its efforts in reducing the digital divide.</li><li>USF has empowered rural communities through various projects, securing subsidies worth PKR 136 billion and impacting over 37 million people.</li><li>Malaysia's Universal Service Provision (USP) initiative shares a similar vision with Pakistan's USF and has allocated RM2.55 billion in Budget 2025 for enhancing telecommunications infrastructure.</li><li>The MCMC delegation visited USF headquarters in Islamabad to strengthen digital connectivity, and discussions included Malaysia's 5G deployment strategy and regulatory frameworks for connectivity.</li></ul>

MCMC Commends Pakistan’s USF for Rs136 Billion Investment in Bridging Digital Divide

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