Pakistan’s Internet Crisis in 2025: Among the Slowest and Most Expensive in the Region

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 10 min read

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

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 6 min read

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

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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?

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 6 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

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