Chinese commercial space firm Geespace, a subsidiary of Geely Holding, has signed a cooperation agreement with Pakistan’s satellite communications operator Paksat International to support the rollout of satellite-based connectivity services in Pakistan and nearby markets.
“This partnership aims to enhance [Pakistan’s] digital infrastructure, improve connectivity in remote areas, and support the region’s growing digital economy,” Paksat said in a Facebook post.
The cooperation will focus on policy coordination, technical cooperation and market development for Geespace’s low-Earth-orbit satellite IoT constellation in Pakistan and surrounding areas, the Geespace’s statement said.
Under the agreement, Paksat will assist with policy engagement, spectrum coordination and compliance-related matters required for commercial operations in Pakistan, while the two sides will also explore cooperation on network access, service integration and marketing, according to the statement.
Geespace Chief Executive Wang Yang said the company would provide “all-weather” and “high-reliability” satellite communications services tailored to needs such as coverage gaps in hard-to-reach regions, industrial digitalisation and cross-regional communications support.
Pakistan has sought to expand digital infrastructure, but operators face high costs and long build-out cycles in mountainous and sparsely populated areas, leaving coverage gaps that satellite services could help address. Satellite links can also be used as backup communications when terrestrial networks are disrupted, China Economic Net (CEN) reporter understands.
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