Internet Firewall
IT Minister Denies Internet Firewall Claims at 5G Spectrum Auction
As Pakistan’s first major 5G spectrum auction enters an important phase, the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has dismissed social…
PTA Defends Web Monitoring System Amid Firewall Shutdown Reports
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom recently convened to address recent reports regarding the shutdown of the social media firewall. During the…
Pakistan Reportedly Shuts Down Social Media Firewall: Rs. 40 Billion Wasted
The Pakistani government has reportedly dismantled the controversial social media monitoring firewall. Installed in 2024, reports suggest that the system failed entirely to deliver its…
PTA Invites New Bids for Fortiweb Firewall License Renewal
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially begun the bidding process for a key cybersecurity upgrade that includes the license renewal of two Fortiweb1000E Web…
Pakistan Ranked Second in Internet Shutdowns in 2024, Facing Digital Economy Setbacks
Pakistan has emerged as the second-most affected country by internet shutdowns in 2024, recording a staggering 1,861 hours of disrupted connectivity, second only to Myanmar.…
Pakistan Struggles with Slow Internet Speeds, Ranks 198th Globally
Pakistan has been ranked 198th globally in internet speed, according to the latest report from the World Population Review. The average mobile internet download speed…
P@SHA Chief Promises Internet Speed Improvements in Three Months
ISLAMABAD: Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has pledged to resolve the country’s ongoing slow internet issues within three months.…
Top 5 free VPNs for Pakistan in 2024
Our online lives are like open books, with every act vulnerable to prying eyes. In this digital age, a VPN is like a shield against…
