PTA enables VPN registration for freelancers via mobile numbers In a bid to facilitate the IT sector, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has allowed freelancers to... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:46pm
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Technology Pakistan’s IT minister Shaza Fatima defends internet restrictions, says security comes first Amid rising concerns over the ongoing slowdown of internet services in Pakistan, Minister of State for IT and... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:12pm
World Restive Indian state orders curfew after six bodies found GUWAHATI: An Indian state riven by months of ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew Saturday after... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan PTA says VPNs will not be blocked in Pakistan, but urges registration ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday clarified that the government was not about to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Perspectives The pandemic boosted Pakistan’s freelancers, now internet disruptions are threatening their well-being As COVID-19 reshaped the world, Pakistan’s freelance economy didn’t remain immune to change. It evolved and did so... Published 09 Sep, 2024 08:31pm
Pakistan Pakistan govt begins VPN registration amid internet services disruption Expert says on days when services are blocked (election day, Muharram, etc) those with registered VPNs will not be impacted Updated 30 Aug, 2024 11:30pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s internet disruption could continue till early October due to ‘submarine cable fault’ PTA says fault occurred in two cables, one of which has been repaired Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:48pm
World Sexual abuse of minors: Schools, internet shut near Mumbai as protests grow MUMBAI: Internet services were cut off and schools were closed for a second straight day in a town near India’s... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Print Caretaker govt defends internet shutdown ISLAMABAD: The government suspended mobile service on Election Day in view of the intelligence reports regarding... Updated 10 Feb, 2024 09:32am
Pakistan Internet shutdown attracts criticism LAHORE: The unexpected suspension of internet and mobile services on Election Day not only invited sharp criticism... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am