Connected Punjab Programme | Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has approved a $70 million loan for Pakistan’s Connected Punjab Programme (CPP) to help the province expand broadband internet access, improve digital service delivery, and enhance cashless transactions. A World Bank statement said the loan programme is designed to operate in tandem with Pakistan’s broader national digital agenda. The federal government is investing in national digital public infrastructure through the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (Deep). The CPP builds directly on these foundations, ensuring that national platforms, policies, and connectivity investments translate into tangible benefits for Punjab’s citizens and businesses. “Digital connectivity is no longer a luxury, it is the infrastructure of opportunity”, said Bolormaa Amgaabazar, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “The federal government has laid out a bold vision for Pakistan’s digital future, and Connected Punjab is how that vision reaches the doorsteps of mil...