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Pakistan continues to struggle with slow internet speeds, according to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for October 2024. The country ranked 100th out of 111 nations in mobile internet speeds and 141st out of 158 countries for broadband. Internet Users Face Persistent Issues Pakistani internet users report slow download speeds, difficulties with WhatsApp media sharing, and …
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The National Assembly has been informed that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is actively using the Web Monitoring System (WMS) to block online applications and websites. This system, which has sparked controversy, is part of PTA’s mandate under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The minister in charge of the …
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Wednesday that a malfunction in the SMW-4 submarine cable is the cause of the ongoing internet slowdown in the country. Repairs for the cable are expected to be completed by early October. This prolonged disruption has triggered widespread frustration among the public and the IT industry. Many critics …
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Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has responded to significant criticism over recent internet disruptions, linking the issue to a “fault in the undersea submarine cable.” PTA Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez-Ur-Rehman provided this explanation after receiving intense backlash from netizens and IT sector bodies. During a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT, PTA …
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