The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) warned that Pakistan’s stalled digital growth threatens future investment in the telecom sector. In its report, GSMA highlighted issues such as heavy taxation, delayed spectrum allocation, and regulatory hurdles as barriers to progress. The organisation cautioned that without urgent reforms, Pakistan risks losing its competitive edge in the region and missing opportunities for economic development. It added that investment in digital infrastructure is critical to sustaining growth, creating jobs, and expanding access to affordable mobile and internet services. GSMA urged the government to take decisive action to address these challenges.