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GSMA Warns High Taxes Could Derail Pakistan's 5G Rollout

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

The GSMA warns that Pakistan's high telecom taxes could slow 5G deployment and future network investments. The industry body says excessive levies make 5G financially unviable for operators. Without tax reform, Pakistan risks falling further behind in mobile connectivity.

Meridian48 take
The warning is credible but Pakistan's fiscal constraints make quick tax relief unlikely, so 5G may remain a distant prospect.
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