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Pakistan

‘This joke’ about internet being good won’t last long, says Usama Khilji

Digital rights activist says government should abandon this narrative that internet is being shutdown to combat terrorism

Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:37pm

World

Cyber attacks disrupt internet sites of multiple French cities

Sites remained operational during the incident

Published 01 Jan, 2025 10:20am

Pakistan

Internet disruption: parliamentary secretary says situation will be much better before April

Sajid Mehdi cites Pakistan faces several threats

Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:28pm

Pakistan

Internet services still affected in various cities

Services for social media applications Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp disrupted

Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:03pm

Pakistan

Over 30,000 VPNs registered, licneses to be rolled out in 2025, PTA tells Senate committee

Senator Kamran Murtaza questioned whether Pakistan's national security concerns are unique

Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan suffers $2.2 million loss per hour when internet shut down: Netblocks

Pakistan Freelancers Association president urges government to make VPN friendly policy

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 12:47am

Pakistan

Citizens in anguish as internet speeds severely disrupted across Pakistan

The slow internet speeds are causing major problems for those working online

Published 01 Dec, 2024 01:42pm

Technology

Many in Pakistan still facing internet disruptions as normalcy returns to Islamabad

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has not issued any statement

Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistan web controls quash dissent and potential

Mobile internet outages have become common fixtures during protests

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:05pm

Pakistan

WhatsApp restricted in Pakistan, NetBlocks confirms

WhatsApp's reachability is 0% on most internet service providers

Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:00am

Pakistan

Day 1: ‘No rush to reach D-Chowk’: Gandapur-led convoy enters Punjab

PTA says mobile phone services will remain operational, but internet and Wi-Fi services will be suspended

Updated 25 Nov, 2024 01:28pm

Pakistan

Interior ministry to assess WiFi, mobile internet suspension based on ‘conditions’

In other regions, internet and mobile services will continue to operate as usual

Updated 24 Nov, 2024 12:32am

Pakistan

Govt blocks over 20 VPNs as a ‘firewall experiment’

Both premium and locally accessed VPNs experienced outages

Published 11 Nov, 2024 10:17am

Pakistan

PTA says internet ‘back to normal’

PTA spokesperson also revealed plans to enhance connectivity further

Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:58pm

Pakistan

Outages reported for WhatsApp, Instagram users in Pakistan: Downdetector

Users of mobile data also report interruptions

Published 21 Sep, 2024 04:54pm

Pakistan

Pakistan launches VPN registration amid internet disruptions

PTA says registration aims to support operations of software companies

Published 31 Aug, 2024 12:13am

Pakistan

Govt officially confirms installation of ‘web monitoring system’

The Cabinet Division confirmed that the system has already begun blocking websites

Published 30 Aug, 2024 02:33pm

Pakistan

Internet to remain slow till October, PTA says

Authority says submarine cables are still being repaired

Published 28 Aug, 2024 04:42pm

Pakistan

PTA whitelists 20,437 VPNs as part of regulation initiative

PTA has registered 417 VPNs associated with the P@SHA

Published 27 Aug, 2024 01:45pm

Pakistan

Pakistan blames submarine cable fault for recent internet disruptions

PTA chairman refuted earlier claims made by the Minister of State for IT

Published 21 Aug, 2024 01:16pm

Pakistan

IHC demands explanation from govt in internet slowdown case, hints at stay order

Mazari informed the court that the PTA has remained silent on the matter

Updated 20 Aug, 2024 04:26pm

Pakistan

Govt criticised for lack of consultation on persistent internet disruptions

Estimated the economic loss from the disruptions to be around $300 million

Updated 19 Aug, 2024 06:22pm

Pakistan

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

Published 19 Aug, 2024 12:27am

Pakistan

Outcry in Pakistan: Businesses, activists slam internet slowdown

IT minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja denies government is behind internet slowdown

Published 18 Aug, 2024 09:08pm

Pakistan

Internet slowdown caused by VPN use, claims IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja

Khawaja denies any throttling of the internet by government

Updated 19 Aug, 2024 12:31am

Pakistan

Multinational companies mull relocation from Pakistan due to internet issues

Pakistan Business Council says nigh-speed connectivity vital for domestic economy

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 06:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s internet firewall could cost economy $300 million, industry group warns

Pakistan proposal for centralized internet monitoring raises concerns

Published 16 Aug, 2024 09:38am

Pakistan

Internet diruption caused losses of at least Rs500 million, PMLN senator claims

Adds that many ecommerce platforms are leaving the country

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:25pm

Pakistan

Internet degradation likely to continue till Aug 30

PTA has refrained from commenting on the matter

Published 12 Aug, 2024 01:31pm

Pakistan

Social media platforms faces internet disruption in Pakistan

What's app messages are unable to download

Updated 10 Aug, 2024 06:10pm