Business & Economy Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:16am CCP’s delay on Telenor acquisition threatens Pakistan’s 5G launch NERA highlights issue of non-availability of 194 MHz in the 2.6 GHz band crucial for LTE/4G, 5G
▶️ Pakistan Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:42pm Internet slowdown, disruptions deal heavy blow to Pakistan’s IT industry WhatsApp moves server abroad amid slow internet speeds in Pakistan, says PTA
Technology Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:42pm Slow internet: PTCL shares update on submarine cable issue Says slowness might be experienced on Meta-related services
Technology Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:48pm WhatsApp moves server abroad amid slow internet speeds in Pakistan Massive impact on the service delivery of WhatsApp
▶️ Pakistan Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:37pm ‘This joke’ about internet being good won’t last long, says Usama Khilji Digital rights activist says government should abandon this narrative that internet is being shutdown to combat terrorism
▶️ Pakistan Updated 05 Jan, 2025 07:53pm Waiting for government’s approval to launch Starlink in Pakistan: Elon Musk Billionaire responds to Pakistani user on X
Technology Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:22am China makes world’s first 6G test network field Several countries are competing to develop next generation of communication technology
Technology Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:08pm PTCL says teams working to resolve internet disruptions caused by subsea cable fault ‘We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time
Pakistan Updated 02 Jan, 2025 11:35pm PTA warns against disruption in internet, broadband services in country Several users have been complaining about internet services
Pakistan Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:47am Pakistan to get faster internet after new undersea cable linking to Africa Pakistan is included in 2Africa Pearls project, connecting the Gulf to India
▶️ Pakistan Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:20pm PPP chief Bilawal criticises internet slowdowns as ‘government censorship’ PPP chairman says ban on student unions was ‘another example of how they fear you’
Pakistan Updated 22 Dec, 2024 11:48pm Parliamentary secretary urges people to reduce internet usage amid slowdowns Also blames population increase for internet slowdowns
Pakistan Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:17am Government declares 2025 as “Year of 5G”, with 50Mbps target for broadband The current average broadband speed is around 15 mbps
Pakistan Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:28pm Internet disruption: parliamentary secretary says situation will be much better before April Sajid Mehdi cites Pakistan faces several threats
Pakistan Published 16 Dec, 2024 03:54pm No plan to ban VPNs, PTA chairman says Rahman emphasized the transparency of the PTA's operations
Pakistan Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:03pm Internet services still affected in various cities Services for social media applications Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp disrupted
Pakistan Published 06 Dec, 2024 01:33pm Internet, mobile services restored in Kurram District Residents complain about difficulties due to closure of Peshawar-Parachinar road
Pakistan Published 04 Dec, 2024 07:48pm Where does Pakistan rank in global internet speeds? High-income countries boast internet speeds five times faster
▶️ Pakistan Updated 04 Dec, 2024 12:47am Pakistan suffers $2.2 million loss per hour when internet shut down: Netblocks Pakistan Freelancers Association president urges government to make VPN friendly policy
Technology Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:49pm Many in Pakistan still facing internet disruptions as normalcy returns to Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has not issued any statement
Pakistan Updated 24 Nov, 2024 12:32am Interior ministry to assess WiFi, mobile internet suspension based on ‘conditions’ In other regions, internet and mobile services will continue to operate as usual
Pakistan Updated 23 Nov, 2024 08:53pm Government to shut down internet service ahead of PTI protest: sources In letter to PTA, interior ministry had suspension of services
Pakistan Published 21 Nov, 2024 09:45am Govt to partially shut mobile and internet service ahead of PTI protest Internet, mobile services could be suspended at specific locations at any time
▶️ Pakistan Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:23am CII chairman clarifies stance on VPN amid criticism Acknowledges exceptions could apply in certain circumstances
Pakistan Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:04pm PTA suspends mobile internet services in parts of Balochistan for ‘public safety’ This comes after an uptick in terrorist attacks in the province
Pakistan Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:48pm Interior ministry asks PTA to block ‘illegal VPNs’ amid security concerns Registration of VPNs with PTA may be made till November 30
Pakistan Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:18am Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPNs usage ‘un-Islamic’ CII chairman says government has authority to prevent access to ‘immoral content’
▶️ Pakistan Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:55pm PPP chief Bilawal slams PML-N for failing relations with US, blocking VPNs Clarifies has no grievances with government
Pakistan Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:01pm Pakistanis accessing 20 million pornographic websites daily, PTA reveals This action follows a letter from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to the PTA
Pakistan Published 11 Nov, 2024 09:54pm PTA begins blocking unregistered VPNs Such unregistered VPNs are being ‘temporarily blocked’ until they comply with regulatory requirements