ISLAMABAD – 19 October 2025:
Prices of internet services and solar panels in Pakistan are likely to rise in the coming weeks due to a combination of economic and regulatory challenges, according to market analysts and industry insiders.
Telecom companies have warned that rising operational costs, a weakening rupee, and increased import taxes on equipment may lead to higher internet tariffs. The depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the U.S. dollar has also inflated the cost of imported hardware used in network maintenance and expansion.
Meanwhile, the solar energy sector faces similar hurdles, as the prices of solar panels, inverters, and batteries are expected to climb due to import restrictions and shipping delays from major suppliers such as China.
“The costs of solar components are already up 10–15% compared to last quarter,”
said an energy sector official, adding that installation companies are struggling to keep prices stable for residential and commercial users.
Experts say that unless the rupee stabilizes and import duties are revised, both renewable energy expansion and digital access could face significant slowdowns across the country.
