ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP): Since its inception in 2006
, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has completed 130 projects, while 31 projects are currently in progress and are expected to be completed within one and a half years.
An official o
f the Ministry of IT and Telecom said that 1.5% o
f the revenue from all service providers goes into t
he USF, which uses these funds to provide services in underserved and unserved areas, ensuring the availability of data and voice services.
The primary objective of t
he USF is to connect all citizens o
f the country, as digitalization has become a crucial priority for both businesses and communities.