Universal Service Fund Approves Rs. 13B Projects to Bring High-Speed Internet

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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…

Pakistan’s Internet Crisis in 2025: Among the Slowest and Most Expensive in the Region

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 10 min read

In Pakistan today, a common frustration ripples across cities and rural towns alike: sluggish internet, frequent disruptions, and a constant fight with latency. For many…

Govt Dismisses Allegations of Poor Internet Connectivity in Balochistan

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

The government has rejected suggestions that Balochistan’s mobile and internet coverage has remained poor in recent years. Officials argue that regular surveys, strict monitoring, and…

Islamabad to Get Free WiFi at 30 Locations by December 2025

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

The National Assembly was told on Tuesday that Islamabad will soon get free WiFi at 30 key locations. The service is expected to launch by…

Nayatel Customers Hit by Another Internet Service Slowdown

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

Internet users in Pakistan are once again complaining about recurring disruptions, with many saying outages have become a near-daily issue. Confirming the latest problem, Nayatel…

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