Internet Connectivity
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…
Pakistan’s Internet Crisis in 2025: Among the Slowest and Most Expensive in the Region
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
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
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
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…
Microsoft’s Cloud Service Restored After Red Sea Cable Outage
Microsoft says its Azure cloud platform is back to normal after a weekend outage caused by damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea. The disruption,…
Internet Disruptions Spread Across Asia After Red Sea Cable Cuts
Internet speeds across parts of Asia and the Middle East took a hit over the weekend after multiple undersea cables in the Red Sea were…
Balochistan Orders Province-Wide Internet Service Suspension
The government of Balochistan has pulled the plug on internet services across several districts during Eid Milad-un-Nabi, citing security concerns. A notification issued on September…
Pakistan is Still Decades Away from Digital Equality, Warns World Bank
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has one of the lowest average broadband speeds in South Asia. Fixed broadband packages cost 11.1 percent of the average monthly GNI per capita, which…
