Internet
Internet Disrupted in Lahore After Fiber Optic Cables Cut
The Lahore Electric Supply Company severed internet and cable operators’ fiber lines on Jail Road, Queens Road, Gulberg and other key locations, prompting a sharp…
FBR Cuts Customs Valuation for Fiber Broadband Optical Network Terminals
In a landmark decision aimed at boosting Pakistan’s fiber broadband sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly reduced the customs valuation for imported…
Samsung Internet for Windows Expands Globally
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
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…
Internet Services Across Pakistan Likely to Slow Down on January 15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.…
