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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…
LDI Operators Face Scrutiny for Non-Payment of License Charges
A sub-committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Convener Zulfiqar Bhatti, expressed frustration over the failure of Long Distance…
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…
Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Explained
Pakistan is facing a major internet crisis, with many users experiencing slow speeds and service disruptions. This problem is not due to a local issue…
Pakistan Still Struggles to Stop Illegal Sale of Citizens’ Data on the Dark Web
Pakistan is facing a growing data privacy crisis as websites continue to sell citizens’ personal information without restriction. While the government formed an inquiry team…
PTA Approves Wi-Fi 7, Boosting Pakistan’s Connectivity
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted approval for the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and subsequent Wi-Fi generations within the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz),…
Pakistan Mobile Phone Imports Rise 109% in FY26 Start
Pakistan has recorded a sharp increase in mobile phone imports, reaching $300.509 million in July-August 2025, compared to $143.703 million in the same period last…
What is Dark Web and Why Pakistani Data Keeps Leaking Into It?
A recent Senate committee meeting has brought to light a critical and ongoing data privacy crisis in Pakistan, with lawmakers challenging the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
350,000 Hajj Applicants’ Data Leaked on Dark Web, Senate Body Told
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication was informed on Friday that the personal data of over 350,000 Hajj applicants has been leaked…
Jazz Overcharging Case Lands in Public Accounts Committee
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has referred the Jazz overcharging case to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) after an audit revealed…
PTA Confirms Massive Data Leak, Senate Panel Demands Urgent Protection Laws
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) briefed the Senate committee on the alarming issue of nationwide data leaks. The PTA chairman, Major General…
PTA Chairman Reinstated as IHC Suspends Removal Order
In a significant legal turn, the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) division bench has suspended Justice Babar Sattar’s decision to remove Major General (retd) Hafeez-ur-Rehman as…
Telenor Pakistan Market Share Declines as PTCL Merger Faces Delays
Telenor Pakistan’s cellular market share continues to shrink at a time when its proposed merger with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has also hit regulatory…