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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 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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