Staggering financial losses caused by excessive VPN usage during internet disruptions: PTA ISLAMABAD: With increased use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), the data usage increase at the cost of more ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Pakistan Work underway to fix fault in undersea internet cable: PTA KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday that work was being done to repair a fault... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World Internet sites of several French cities hit by cyber attacks PARIS: The internet sites of several French cities and at least one department were inaccessible Tuesday after a... Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:03pm
Editorials Crackdown on VPNs EDITORIAL: The state’s war against digital technologies shows no signs of abating with the PTA (Pakistan... Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Technology Global connectivity: PTA makes strides ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made significant strides in enhancing international... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Technology 2Africa submarine cable: PTA says made ‘significant strides’ to boost internet connectivity The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Tuesday said it had made “significant strides” in enhancing... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:16pm
Editorials A fractured digital outlook EDITORIAL: The government’s admission on December 16 in parliament of at least partial responsibility for sluggish... Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:25am
Business & Finance Internet shutdown: Govt considering exempting STZs, incubation centres ISLAMABAD: Amid fear of losing huge orders booking as well as shifting companies outside the country, the government... Updated 19 Dec, 2024 09:50am
Business & Finance PTA resumes issuance of Class Licenses for Data Services ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has resumed the issuance of Class Licenses for Data... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Technology National digital commission to be set up: govt ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday announced to set up a National Digital Commission, headed by Prime Minister... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 01:16pm
Pakistan ‘54pc of children exposed to violent content on Internet’ ISLAMABAD: A survey conducted by a global cybersecurity company revealed that 54 percent of children have been... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Editorials Curbs on digital freedoms EDITORIAL: In yet another example of how the government’s high-handed approach towards controlling of digital... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan ‘Creeping coup’: In Pakistan, lack of internet access is costing livelihoods KARACHI: A protest by thousands in Pakistan’s capital last month demanding the release of jailed former Prime... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 04:45pm
Technology P@SHA chief tells Senate body: Lack of clear policy on VPN, internet use is counterproductive ISLAMABAD: The potential short- and medium-term economic impact of restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs)... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan Users still facing problems due to internet slowdown ISLAMABAD: Internet users across various cities in Pakistan on Sunday woke up to internet hindrances due to slow... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Print PTA decides not to ban VPNs LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) decided on Sunday not to ban virtual private networks (VPNs).... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 02:58pm
Print Registeration of VPNs: deadline extension likely ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to extend the deadline for registering virtual private networks (VPNs) till end... Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:32pm
Editorials The high price of digital clampdowns EDITORIAL: Last week saw the State Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima presenting a detailed five-year... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Business & Finance Business community leader assails curbs on Internet KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Business & Finance VPN blockage puts IT sector at risk: P@SHA KARACHI: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has warned that the ongoing internet slowdown and the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan LHC issues notices to govt on plea against slow internet speed, blocking VPN LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal government and others on a petition... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Business & Finance PTA rules out any link with internet slowdowns with VPNs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday ruled out any connection between recent internet... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print PTA streamlines VPN registration process ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has streamlined the VPN registration process for... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:42am
Pakistan Internet services suspended in parts of Balochistan: Ministry seeks countrywide VPNs blockage ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block illegal... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Senate body told: Non-renewal of LDI licences can impact telecom ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licences on account of outstanding dues of around Rs... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Opinion The scientific revolution’s call to rulers The scientific and technological revolution that began after World War II has fundamentally reshaped global... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:53am
Technology Internet speed: Repeated reassurances done little to restore confidence ISLAMABAD: Repeated reassurances from authorities regarding improving internet speed in the country have done little... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:04am
Technology Far below global average: Pakistan vying to keep pace in global internet race: Speedtest.net ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is struggling to keep pace in the global internet race as the country’s average broadband ... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Opinion Advancing digital literacy for a more literate Pakistan Without digital literacy, can Pakistan improve its overall literacy rate? Not really. Literacy is the basic skill of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Print Senate panel told: Non-renewal of LDI licences to impact telecom ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licenses on account of outstanding dues of around... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:16am