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
Pakistan Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:36am PTA indicates end of internet slowdown by end of October Rahman decisions regarding the closure of X are made by the federal govt
Pakistan Published 21 Sep, 2024 04:54pm Outages reported for WhatsApp, Instagram users in Pakistan: Downdetector Users of mobile data also report interruptions
Technology Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:17pm Pakistan gets its own internet satellite, makes it operational PakSat-MM1 is competing with Musk's Starlink
Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2024 12:13am Pakistan launches VPN registration amid internet disruptions PTA says registration aims to support operations of software companies
Pakistan Updated 27 Aug, 2024 10:26pm PTA blocks 183 mobile applications, 2,369 websites via web management system Authority says 2,369 websites also blocked through web management system
Pakistan Published 19 Aug, 2024 12:27am Decision to install internet firewall was made during PTI tenure, show documents Claims IT ministry was directed to present the case for approval to relevant authority
Pakistan Published 18 Aug, 2024 09:08pm Outcry in Pakistan: Businesses, activists slam internet slowdown IT minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja denies government is behind internet slowdown
Pakistan Updated 17 Aug, 2024 06:40pm Multinational companies mull relocation from Pakistan due to internet issues Pakistan Business Council says nigh-speed connectivity vital for domestic economy
Life & Style Published 03 May, 2024 12:43pm ‘Lahore ki Ranis’: Fans all praise for Netflix’s Heeramandi Some viewers believe the OTT drama lacks storyline
Pakistan Published 09 Apr, 2024 04:58pm Internet services restored in the country The outage affects the internet services in Pakistan
Pakistan Published 07 Apr, 2024 01:03pm PTA to change license rules to bring internet to 10 million more people New rules will allow internet companies to be set up at district level
Pakistan Published 07 Mar, 2024 02:07pm Internet restrictions: VPN demand surges ‘6,000% in Pakistan’ A VPN company tracks demand as a detection of government crackdowns
Pakistan Updated 05 Mar, 2024 03:16pm IHC issues notice to PTA, info ministry over X closure in Pakistan SHC to conduct hearing on contempt of court petition regarding the issue
World Published 05 Mar, 2024 01:10pm Damaged cables in Red Sea disrupt internet services globally Company says repair works not possible for another month
Pakistan Published 23 Feb, 2024 12:00pm China refuses to share its Great Firewall with Pakistan Initial talks failed after Beijing feared technology leakage, claims journalist
Pakistan Published 21 Feb, 2024 10:05pm Internet closure costing telecom companies Rs940 million every day Food delivery and cab companies also lose millions
Pakistan Published 21 Feb, 2024 01:41pm Court orders immediate restoration of internet services in Pakistan SHC directs PTA to present reasons for internet shutdown on Feb 8
Pakistan Updated 20 Feb, 2024 02:13am VPN usage surges in Pakistan amid continuous internet shutdowns Social media platforms have been down multiple times since Jan 7
Pakistan Updated 18 Feb, 2024 06:36pm X, formerly Twitter, down in Pakistan for second time in less than 24 hours Users face slow or non-existent accessibility to the platform
Pakistan Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:00pm PTA to transform to optical fibre for fixed broadband services The transition will be implemented through new, renewed connections
Pakistan Published 08 Feb, 2024 03:13pm Commonwealth observer expresses satisfaction over polling process Group head says ‘casting votes more important than internet service’
Pakistan Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:12pm PTA allays fears of internet outage as ECP explains its contingency plans Internet services will be available to users on February 8
Pakistan Updated 07 Feb, 2024 10:33am Amnesty International urges govt to ensure uninterrupted access to internet Human rights organisations says govt should refrain from ordering disruption of telecommunications
Pakistan Updated 26 Jan, 2024 10:25pm PTA revenue increased to Rs850b, chairman Rehman tells PM Kakar Access to cellular services reaches 90%
Pakistan Published 26 Jan, 2024 12:22pm PTA confirms internet disrupted by upgradations to counter ‘illegal content’ PTA says the system is upgraded by operators under PECA obligations
Technology Published 25 Jan, 2024 08:54pm Internet disruption: What is ‘web monitoring system’ undergoing upgrade in Pakistan Pakistan reportedly purchased WMS from Sandvine under Imran Khan in 2018
Pakistan Updated 25 Jan, 2024 08:59pm Sindh High Court orders uninterrupted access to internet Court demands replies from government by January 29
Pakistan Updated 20 Jan, 2024 10:45pm Social media platforms down in Pakistan amid PTI virtual jalsa: Netblocks PTA says internet services restored after brief disruption
Pakistan Updated 07 Jan, 2024 09:02pm Social media platforms down in parts of Pakistan Users reported slow or non-existent accessibility to YouTube, Facebook, X