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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 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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Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairperson of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has raised alarms over the ongoing internet slowdown and restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs). He warned these measures could cause significant financial losses, disrupt IT services, and damage Pakistan’s reputation in global markets. “Blocking VPNs will harm IT companies, call centers, and BPOs. …
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The Ministry of Interior has urged the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to counter escalating threats to national security and morality. Highlighting the misuse of VPNs, the ministry revealed that terrorists exploit them for covert communication and financial transactions, posing significant security risks. VPN and Security Concerns Unregulated VPNs …
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