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IT Sector Faces $1M Hourly Losses Due to Internet Shutdowns

IT Sector

The Information Technology (IT) sector in Pakistan is incurring losses exceeding $1 million per hour due to internet shutdowns, according to Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA). Speaking to the media on Tuesday, the P@SHA chairman emphasized the need for stable infrastructure, improved market access, accommodative taxation policies, and skilled … 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

IT Companies Face Potential Losses and Closures Amid VPN Restrictions, Internet Slowdown

IT Companies

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