Internet
Internet Services Suspended in Azad Jammu Kashmir for One Week
Authorities have suspended internet and mobile phone services across Azad Kashmir (AJK) from 11:30 pm, with the blackout expected to remain in place until June…
StormFiber Faces Outage, Knocking Thousands Offline During Eid
Saboteurs cut StormFiber’s underground fibre cables at three separate locations in Gulzar-e-Hijri, Karachi on Wednesday morning. The attack disconnected thousands of subscribers during the Eid…
The Internet We Loved Is Gone, and Big Tech Killed It
Google’s AI search overhaul is not a product update. It is the final confirmation that the internet built to empower users is finished. What replaced…
Lawmakers to Investigate Internet Outages and Diesel Shortages at Telecom Towers
A Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications will meet on June 1, 2026, to investigate persistent internet disruptions and reports…
Iran Plans Fees for Hormuz Subsea Internet Cables
Iran has announced plans to impose fees on the world’s largest technology companies for using subsea internet cables running beneath the Strait of Hormuz, according…
Pakistan Approves In-Flight Internet and Mobile Services Via Satellite Licence
Pakistan has approved a plan to allow internet and mobile services on flights, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) drafting a formal in-flight satellite licence.…
PTA Issues District-Level Internet Licenses Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun granting district-level Class Licenses for Internet Services starting January 1, 2026, across the country. The licenses are issued…
Pakistani Netizens React To StormFiber Price Hike Rumors
Reports of a StormFiber price hike starting May 2026 are circulating online, with users raising concerns about increasing internet costs. Discussions on Reddit suggest upcoming…
What Actually Happens When You Accept Or Reject Website Cookies?
Every website asks you to accept or reject cookies, but the choice affects your privacy, security, and browsing experience. This guide explains how cookies work,…
Internet Disrupted in Lahore After Fiber Optic Cables Cut
The Lahore Electric Supply Company severed internet and cable operators’ fiber lines on Jail Road, Queens Road, Gulberg and other key locations, prompting a sharp…
FBR Cuts Customs Valuation for Fiber Broadband Optical Network Terminals
In a landmark decision aimed at boosting Pakistan’s fiber broadband sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly reduced the customs valuation for imported…
Samsung Internet for Windows Expands Globally
Samsung is expanding its web browser beyond mobile for the first time. The company’s Internet browser, previously exclusive to Android devices, is now available for…
PTA Responds to Viral Internet Slowdown Claims
In an official clarification issued on January 14, 2026, PTA stated that reports circulating on social media about possible internet disruption or slowdown are incorrect…
