Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services, but with a strong focus on national security, data protection, and regulatory control. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to develop dedicated cybersecurity regulations for satellite communication services to shape how global satellite internet providers operate within the country. According to sources, the new framework will apply to satellite-based services, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet systems. In September 2025, the PTA drafted a Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) license, offering a 15-year, non-exclusive, and revocable authorization to operate satellite services in the country. Despite growing interest from global satellite operators, including Starlink, satellite internet services have not yet launched in Pakistan.