USTR Flags Internet Censorship as Part of Digital Trade Barriers in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, outlining significant digital trade barriers and internet censorship in Pakistan. The…

“If There’s No Legal Provision for Internet Shutdowns, How Is It Being Done?” – Senate IT Committee Questions PTA

By Tech Desk ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, held a high-stakes session on Monday, raising critical questions regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication…

Mobile And Internet Services To Be Suspended On November 24

Mobile and Internet Services to Be Suspended on November 24

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been directed by the Ministry of Interior to suspend mobile phone and internet services. According to PTA sources,…

Pakistan To Face Internet Disruption From Nov 22 Again

Pakistan to Face Internet Disruption from Nov 22 ‘Again’?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to activate its mobile internet firewall on November 22, as part of a broader strategy to regulate…

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Pakistan Ranks Third in List of Countries With Most Internet Shutdowns

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Iran topped the list of global internet restrictions, followed by India and then Pakistan, making Asia the region with most internet shutdowns Pakistan’s political situation…

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Here is What PTA Has to Say About Restoration of Mobile Internet in Pakistan

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority), it has not received any instructions regarding the resumption of mobile internet services and that they will remain suspended…

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Leading Tech Entrepreneurs and Freelancers Urge Government to Restore Internet Services

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

A statement signed by tech entrepreneurs, CEO’s, high-profile individuals and major organizations states that the shutdowns and blocking of internet services limits the rights of peaceful…

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