Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PTA cites excessive VPN use as cause of internet slowdown

PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stated that the recent internet slowdown in Pakistan is primarily due to the increased use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). According to the PTA, the high volume of VPN usage has caused additional strain on the country’s bandwidth, leading to slower internet speeds. In its report, the PTA … Read more

Internet Speed Issues in Pakistan to Be Resolved in Three Months

Internet Speed Issues in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), Sajjad Mustafa Syed, has assured that Pakistan’s current internet speed issues will be resolved within the next three months. This comes amid concerns that the implementation of a firewall could be causing connectivity disruptions. Syed explained that if users are unable to send images via … Read more

WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram facing disruption in Pakistan- Here’s Reason

WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram facing disruption in Pakistan- Here’s Reason

If you’re encountering problems with Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or other apps, you’re not alone—thousands of others are reporting similar issues. Over the weekend, social media users nationwide have been struggling due to major internet disruptions impacting several cities since Friday. In addition to TikTok and Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms have also been … Read more