Pakistan Faces $1.8 Billion GDP Loss Due to Unsold Spectrum in Upcoming Auction, GSMA Warns
Pakistan faces potential losses of $1.8 billion (Rs 500 billion) in GDP due to unsold spectrum in the upcoming auction, attributed to high reserve prices. The GSMA urges more affordable pricing to avoid delays in the country’s 5G rollout, which could impact digital infrastructure and mobile data services.