Samsung Internet for Windows Expands Globally

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Samsung is expanding its web browser beyond mobile for the first time. The company’s Internet browser, previously exclusive to Android devices, is now available for…

PTA Responds to Viral Internet Slowdown Claims

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an official clarification issued on January 14, 2026, PTA stated that reports circulating on social media about possible internet disruption or slowdown are incorrect…

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Internet Services Across Pakistan Likely to Slow Down on January 15

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Internet users across Pakistan are likely to face slow speeds and service disruptions on January 15, as maintenance work is scheduled on one of the…

Study Finds Internet Abuse Is Driven by a Tiny User Minority

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A small fraction of internet users is responsible for the majority of toxic behavior online, according to new research examining harassment, abuse, and disruptive conduct…

Internet and Cable Operators Protest LESCO’s Cable Cutting Drive

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Internet and cable operators in Lahore have accused the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) of cutting their cables without prior notice, disrupting services across several…

Govt Weighs Solar and Internet Taxes to Meet IMF Revenue Conditions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government is considering new taxes on solar panels and internet services in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to meet revenue targets if…

Islamabad, Rawalpindi Resume Normalcy with Internet and M-2 Reopening

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have returned to normalcy as mobile internet services and the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) have been fully restored. The…

Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Explained

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 6 min read

Pakistan is facing a major internet crisis, with many users experiencing slow speeds and service disruptions. This problem is not due to a local issue…

IT Ministry Confirms New Submarine Cable Project for Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has confirmed that Pakistan will be connected to three new submarine cables within the next 12 to 18 months.…

NA Panel Grills IT Ministry over Submarine Cable Cuts, Internet Slowdown

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Syed Aminul Haque, was briefed about the current internet slowdown in Pakistan. Officials confirmed that…

Shaza Fatima Confirms Major Telecom Recovery Progress

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said telecom recovery teams have restored 90% of towers that went down during the floods.…

Red Sea Cable Cuts Could Take Weeks to Repair

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Experts now believe that the recent Red Sea cable cuts were caused by a ship anchor, ruling out sabotage as the likely explanation. The disruption…

Pakistan Ranks Lower than India in Regional Internet Rankings

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is falling behind much of South Asia in digital connectivity, ranking near the bottom worldwide for both mobile and fixed broadband speeds, according to…

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