Internet and Cable Operators Protest LESCO’s Cable Cutting Drive

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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…

Pakistan Set to Launch 5G Spectrum Auction by December 2025

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In an exclusive in-camera briefing, the Minister of Information Technology outlined key developments related to the 5G spectrum in Pakistan, revealing progress across several crucial…

Internet Service Suspended Again Across Balochistan Despite Court Order

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Internet services were once again suspended across Balochistan, including the provincial capital Quetta, late Friday night, sparking widespread frustration among users who had no prior…

PTA Mobile Sites Growth Reaches 57,800 New Sites Aid 5G Push

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported that 17,800 new mobile sites have been installed over the past 10 years. There are 57,800 mobile sites in…

Court Grills Govt Over Balochistan Internet Shutdown

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

The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has directed Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Awan and Balochistan Advocate General Adnan Basharat to respond to a petition…

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