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Pakistan IT experts urge govt to expedite 5G services rollout to address s
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to a recent report by global Internet monitor Top10VPN.com, Pakistan faced highest economic losses in the world due to Internet outages in 2024, with total losses amounting to USD 1.62 billion. The amount was more than losses faced in conflict-hit nations like Sudan and Myanmar.
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Pakistan official urges internet use for 'important matters only' amid slo
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Parliamentary Secretary Syed Sajid Mehdi suggested that Pakistanis limit internet usage to essential matters, addressing frequent slowdowns caused by overuse and insufficient infrastructure. Speaking on a TV program, Mehdi compared the internet to a congested road, adding that ongoing upgrad
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Pakistan: Users allege govt policing internet as it implements Monitoring
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The National Assembly was informed that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has deployed a Web Monitoring System (WMS) for managing internet content and blocking applications and websites that violate the law. Recent internet slowdowns have been attributed to this monitoring, a
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Amnesty International urges Pakistani authorities to provide greater trans
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The rights group's demand comes as Internet speeds in Pakistan have witnessed a decline over the past few weeks.
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Internet slowdown in Pakistan raises concerns of government suppression, t
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A report by The New York Times has highlighted the challenges faced by people in Pakistan due to a significant internet slowdown, which digital researchers and analysts suggest is an attempt by the government to stifle dissent.
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Pak govt blames excess VPN for internet slowdown
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Shaza Fatima while addressing a press conference stated that steps are being taken to prevent internet issues and acknowledged the problems faced by the public due to widespread internet disruptions.
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