Tag: VPN

Slow Internet Speed Disrupts Lives and Businesses Across Pakistan
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Slow Internet Speed Disrupts Lives and Businesses Across Pakistan

Recent internet slowdown in Pakistan continues to disrupt daily life, education, and businesses nationwide. While slight improvements have been observed in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Multan remain heavily affected. Students struggle to access educational resources, freelancers are unable to meet deadlines, and businesses reliant on online communication face significant challenges. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have been particularly affected, leaving users unable to upload or download files. Some individuals resorted to using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access essential services, but even VPNs have faced outages in many areas. Frustration grows as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to identify or add...
PTA Enforces VPN Registration for Banks, IT Firms, & Freelancers
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PTA Enforces VPN Registration for Banks, IT Firms, & Freelancers

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) now requires banks, IT firms, embassies, software houses, and freelancers to register their Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This measure aims to improve data security and ensure uninterrupted internet access. Pakistan Software House Association (Pasha) has asked for more time to address issues related to unregistered VPNs. PTA organized a consultation meeting in Islamabad to discuss VPN registration process. Representatives from Ministry of IT, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Bank of Pakistan, and other key institutions attended. Industry leaders, including the CEOs of Pakistan Software Export Board and Pakistan Freelancers Association, as well as chairman of PASHA, joined the discussion. PTA emphasized the importance of VPN registra...