The State's Home Department released an order lifting the suspension of Internet and mobile data services, including VSATs and VPN services, in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bisnupur, and Kakching districts, which was earlier extended till September 20.
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
A significant number of Pakistani youth have been impacted by the slow internet speed, which has affected their work and resulted in clients not coming to them for work.
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.
Until now, official stakeholders had either pretended not to know about the problems in response to public and media concerns or attributed the issues to telecom and internet service providers or even Meta, as reported by Dawn.
Many businesses are contemplating relocating to countries with more stable internet services, threatening Pakistan's reputation as a digital entrepreneurship hub and economic stability. Industry leaders warn that the current conditions are damaging the country's ability to compete globally.
During the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat meeting, Rehman said that once the policy is in place, only whitelisted VPNs will be operational in Pakistan, while all others will be blocked.
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"The timing of elections, taking data from so many schools, using Russian IP addresses using VPNs--all these are pointing towards a conspiracy," the sources said.
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