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Pakistan expands IT sector, launches first-ever 5G trial
Peshawar: Pakistan took one step further towards expanding its internet horizon with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) conducting the successful test of 5G technology for consumers.
As per details, KP successfully tested 5G technology in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), under the umbrella of Department of Science and Information Technology.
The trial conducted in a limited environment on a non-commercial basis was organized at Durshal Incubation Center.
Reportedly, the demonstrations included successful remote surgery concept, Cloud Gaming and an overview of anticipated 5G technology applications in the country.
Once operational, Pakistan would join a select group of nations benefiting from the latest internet technology.
It is pertinent to mention here that the first country to adopt 5G was South Korea in 2019.
Meanwhile, several other leading nations like Switzerland, Kuwait, Finland, Qatar, US, UK, China, Italy, Spain, Australia and many more followed the technology path.
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