Internet Connectivity
Ramadan 2026: How Internet Usage Patterns Change During Fasting Hours
As the holy month of Ramadan is just around the corner, daily routines shift significantly, and so does the way people use the internet. Observers…
Pakistan to Auction Over 200% Additional Spectrum to Improve Internet
Pakistan is preparing to expand its mobile internet capacity as the federal government plans to auction over 200 percent more telecom spectrum. The move aims…
PTA to Roll Out District-Level Internet Licenses to Improve Connectivity
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology met today in Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, with lawmakers raising concerns over…
Internet Access Jumps to 70%, Says Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in Digital HIES
Pakistan has taken a major step toward data-driven policymaking with the launch of its first fully digital Household Integrated Economic Survey. Federal Minister for Planning,…
Universal Service Fund Approves Rs. 13B Projects to Bring High-Speed Internet
The Universal Service Fund (USF) marks another monumental milestone for the Prime Minister’s Digital Pakistan vision by approving nine new telecom projects worth Rs. 13.05…
Pakistan Activates SEA-ME-WE 6, Officially Connecting to One of the World’s Fastest Undersea Cables
Pakistan has taken a major step in expanding its global internet footprint by joining the newly launched SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable system, a 19,200-km fiber…
PTA Warns Pakistan’s AI Ambitions Could Fail Without High-Speed Internet Upgrades
Pakistan’s new National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025 arrives with bold promises, but its rollout is already straining under the weight of the country’s digital shortcomings.…
Cloudflare Outage Hits Users Worldwide, Internet Services Disrupted
Cloudflare, one of the world’s largest internet infrastructure providers, is experiencing a widespread outage affecting users across multiple countries. Reports of disruptions have surged on…
Lawmakers Clash Over Delays in Islamabad IT Park and Poor Internet Service Across Pakistan
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication witnessed heated exchanges this week as lawmakers criticized poor internet coverage and the delay in…
LESCO’s Cable Cuts Cause Major Internet Outages Across Lahore
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is facing severe criticism after allegedly cutting telecom and internet cables across several areas of Lahore without prior notice…
Pakistan Faces Another Internet and Social Media Outage
Pakistan is once again grappling with widespread internet disruptions, leaving users unable to access major social platforms. Facebook and X have gone offline for many…
Internet Down, Frustration Up: Why It’s Always the First to Fall?
Internet users in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are facing severe connectivity issues today after authorities reportedly restricted mobile data services. The move comes amid ongoing protests…
Government Admits Internet Connectivity Failures in Islamabad, Urges Temporary Fixes
The government has acknowledged ongoing issues with mobile and internet connectivity across several sectors of Islamabad. Despite years of surveys, directives, and meetings, reliable telecom…
