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The 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 the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to identif...

The 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. The 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 the VPN registration process. Representatives from the Ministry of IT, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Bank of Pakistan, and other key institutions attended. Industry leaders, including the CEOs of the Pakistan Software Export Board and the Pakistan Freelancers Association, as well as the chairman of Pasha, also joined the discussion. PTA emph...

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Slow Internet Speed Disrupts Lives and Businesses Across Pakistan

PTA Enforces VPN Registration for Banks, IT Firms, and Freelancers