Introduction
How is the communication system in Pakistan? Here, Broadcast media include 120 satellite TV stations; 42 media companies/channels; state-run Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) is the largest TV network, serves over 85 percent of the population with 9 TV channels; over 100 private cable and satellite channels; state-owned Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC or Radio Pakistan) has the largest radio audience, particularly in rural areas, with AM/SW/FM stations covering most of the country (2022). What about Telecommuication systems and Internet? Explore this article to find out more.
More about communication in Pakistan
Internet country code .pk
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Total 3.36 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 1 (2023 est.)
Internet users
Percent of population 27% (2023 est.)
Telephones - fixed lines
Total subscriptions 2.573 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 1 (2023 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Total subscriptions 189 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 82 (2022 est.)
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Pakistan is found in Southern Asia