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The sector, in view of challenging economic environment in the country performed relatively better and most telecom indicators showed a positive growth.
Figures of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for 2012 on Tuesday revealed that broadband subscribers have crossed 2.1 million mark and cellular subscribers crossed 120 million mark with tele-density of 72 percent.
However, investment remained low in the sector and only US $ 240 million were invested during the year compared to US$ 493 million in 2011 as basic telecom infrastructure has been laid down by the telecom operators.