CM launches free Wi-Fi service in Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has launched a free public Wi-Fi initiative in Peshawar, aiming to improve digital access in hospitals, transport hubs, and educational institutions. The project is part of a broader provincial agenda to digitize government services.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant step toward digital infrastructure development in the region, though it faces challenges regarding national internet stability.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday launched the KP Open Wifi, a community driven digital access initiative, calling it as a major milestone in province’s digital transformation agenda, strengthening digital governance and expanding people’s ’ access to modern services.
The article reports on a government initiative and includes the official's stated goals alongside his concerns about national internet issues.
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