ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday outlined several factors contributing to reduced internet speeds and service disruptions across the country. In its latest report, the PTA identified the surge in the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as a significant cause of internet slowdowns. “The increased use of VPNs during internet disruptions … Read more
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
Residents across multiple cities in Pakistan faced internet disruptions today, experiencing slow browsing and difficulties in downloading or sharing media. In Karachi, users from areas such as North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Karsaz reported sluggish internet and disrupted Wi-Fi services, with many unable to use WhatsApp properly. Similarly, users in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, … Read more
Sajjad Mustafa Syed, warns of potential financial losses damage due to internet slowdown and VPN service blocking. The IT sector’s exports reached $3.2 billion in FY24, but current challenges could reverse these gains Syed predicts short-term losses of tens of millions of dollars, with long-term reputational damage. Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software … Read more
