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Pakistan is in discussions with Starlink to bring satellite-based internet to the country, aiming to enhance digital connectivity, especially in remote areas. Talks are progressing as authorities work on the regulatory framework required for the service’s official launch. PTA Engages with Starlink Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major Gen (retd) Hafeezur Rehman confirmed ongoing discussions …
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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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Internet users across Pakistan faced a major slowdown on Saturday, impacting browsing, messaging, and online activities. Reports of sluggish speeds and disruptions flooded in from various cities. Karachi residents, especially in North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Karsaz, complained about slow internet speeds. Users faced difficulty accessing Wi-Fi and popular apps like WhatsApp. Peshawar and Quetta Hit …
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KARACHI: For the past three days, Karachi has been grappling with widespread internet disruptions. Citizens have reported issues with both Wi-Fi and mobile data services. Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram have been largely inaccessible, making it difficult for users to send pictures, voice notes, and large files. The ongoing protests by Pakistan …
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ISLAMABAD: Protests erupted as scattered groups of PTI supporters gathered near the capital on Monday night. Amid the unrest, the government and PTI reportedly opened a ‘back-channel’ for negotiations. In a late-night press conference, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed talks with the opposition. He revealed the government offered Sangjani, on Islamabad’s outskirts, as a protest …
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PTI convoys, led by prominent leaders including KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, are expected to resume their march toward Islamabad today. The protest is in response to the government’s detention of PTI leader Imran Khan. The party claims this is their “final call” for action despite facing stiff resistance from authorities. An update …
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Internet users across Pakistan experienced significant issues connecting to WhatsApp on Saturday night. The disruptions began around 10 PM, with users reporting difficulties sending and receiving messages, particularly media files. Outage tracking website Downdetector recorded a peak of 207 complaints within an hour. Approximately 67% of users reported trouble sending messages, while 16% faced …
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The federal capital, Islamabad, is under tight security due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest. Police, Rangers, and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel have been deployed in large numbers. The government has sealed major entry routes from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Trenches have been dug in some areas to block …
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly criticized the government’s recent internet and VPN restrictions, noting a significant disconnect between decision-makers and the realities of modern internet use. He highlighted that limitations on VPNs and internet speed impact technology’s potential in Pakistan, hindering economic growth in both tech and agriculture sectors. Government’s Internet …
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Pakistan’s freelance community is facing severe challenges due to ongoing internet disruptions, which have significantly impacted their ability to work and maintain client relationships. As the country grapples with inflation and economic strain, these issues are further exacerbating the difficulties faced by freelancers. Recent disruptions have led to a surge in complaints from freelancers who …
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In recent weeks, concerns have been rising among businesses in Pakistan due to a significant slowdown in internet services across the country. This slowdown, according to internet service providers, is a result of the government’s increased efforts to monitor internet traffic more closely. The Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) issued a …
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Pakistan might lose google play store services because the SBP did not pay the due amount to international service providers Google Play Store is the platform that offers applications and services to mobile users. However, Google play store services are in danger in Pakistan and users might lose the services altogether if SBP does not …
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Karachi: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haq has said that whether it is everyday items or use of telecommunication and the internet, the problems of consumers are solved when they are only aware of their rights make efforts to solve them. He said this while addressing the 4th Consumer IT and Telecom …
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