Pakistan is working on a massive project with China as part of the USD 55-billion CPEC project to develop a communications system.
The roadmap of the Long Term Plan (LTP) for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was developed from November 2013 to December 2015 by officials and experts from both countries. The plan spans up to 15 years, starting in 2016 and concluding in 2030. The project includes components such as a fibre optic cable connecting Pakistan and China, a new submarine landing station for internet traffic flow, e-governance and digital TV for all.
The project includes a new fibre optic cable network which spans across Pakistan and crosses the border to connect directly with China. The cross-border fibre optic cable is expected to handle the anticipated increase in communication between China and Pakistan. The new network would provide central Asian states with a shorter route for connectivity.