LAHORE: In a recent announcement, Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, unveiled a pilot project aimed at providing free WiFi access across 50 locations in Lahore. Led by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), this initiative represents a strategic effort to boost connectivity and internet accessibility throughout the city.
The decision to reintroduce free WiFi services harkens back to a previous endeavor initiated by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government in 2013. However, this service was discontinued during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government due to unresolved financial obligations.
Taking charge of this initiative, the Punjab Information Technology Board has assumed management of the service from the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). Steps are being taken to modernize and enhance the existing infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and a dependable internet experience for users.
Chief Minister Sharif expressed her enthusiasm for the project on her social media account, stating, “Free WiFi started at the following 50 spots in Lahore. The rest of Lahore is being done, too. Alhamdulillah! We promise, we deliver.”
According to the CM, the primary focus of this initiative is on key public areas such as educational institutions, airports, railway stations, and bus stands. Over time, the service will expand to cover a total of 516 locations across Lahore.
