Advertisement
Categories: NewsPakistanTech

Federal IT Minister Tackles Internet Slowdown in Pakistan, Pushes for 5G Auction

Advertisement

Pakistan’s Minister of State for IT, Shaza Fatima, has acknowledged widespread complaints about the country’s sluggish internet service, calling the situation “unacceptable.” Addressing the issue, she said that the government is moving forward with efforts to auction 5G technology, which is seen as a vital step toward bolstering the digital economy and improving digital governance.

Fatima also revealed that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been asked to submit data from the past two weeks to analyze internet traffic and performance. This will help in diagnosing the problem and applying the necessary fixes to restore optimal service.

She further assured that the issues with WhatsApp disruptions have been resolved, while also noting that like many other nations, Pakistan has been operating a web management system for some time.

The Minister of State also revealed that Pakistan has been facing international cyber security attacks, emphasizing that the country needs a robust cybersecurity system to counter these threats.

Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

KW&SC launches rapid overhaul of vital BRT water pipeline

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) has begun expedited work to replace a deteriorated…

5 days ago

Pakistan’s First Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation Launches its Inaugural Startup Cohort

Pakistan’s gaming and animation ecosystem enters a transformative phase as the Centre of Excellence in…

6 days ago

Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Major Online Platforms, Including X and OpenAI

A multi-platform outage struck earlier today, triggered by service issues at content delivery network (CDN)…

2 weeks ago

Your Guide to Safe Rides and Deliveries with inDrive

Taking a ride or sending a package shouldn’t come with second guesses. That’s why inDrive,…

1 month ago

Irfan Junejo to Represent Pakistan as Begin Partners with LaLiga for Exclusive FC Barcelona Interviews

First-ever official representation from Pakistan at FC Barcelona’s base camp marks a new chapter in…

2 months ago

Dowry: A Deadly Tradition That Must End

A young bride from Gujranwala has become the latest victim of a cruel and deep-rooted…

2 months ago