Report by Engineering Post
The Pakistan’s Multi-Mission Communication Satellite System (Pak-Sat MM-1) is aimed to increase private investment in the Information Communication Technologies (ICT) sector with encouragement to local manufacturing/service delivery, promotion of infrastructure development for increased teledensity and the spread of telecommunication services in all market segments ( voice, data, cellular , broadcast including direct-to-home (DTH).
According to the information, the Pak-Sat-MM1 project will fulfill the strategic emergency communication needs e.g. in disaster management services and geographical conflict relations wherein other means of communication are no longer available or damaged.
The project will create indirect job opportunities for skilled workers. It will strengthen Satcom services and introduce new ones like Direct to Home (DTH) and Satellite Broadband Internet, requiring manpower for installation and maintenance. This initiative also supports Climate Action (SDG13) through remote sensing and weather forecasting and Sustainable Cities (SDG11) by improving urban planning with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and data analytics, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
