There have been reports of severe internet service disruption nationwide including Karachi. According to users, internet speed is affected in many places in North Nazimabad, Gulshan, and Karsaz areas of Karachi.
According to sources, the internet is also slow throughout Balochistan, including Quetta. Internet users in Quetta have demanded a complete restoration of service from the authorities.
Meanwhile, internet service is also severely affected in different areas of Peshawar. Users say that uploading and downloading voice notes, photos, and videos is problematic.
Users working online are facing serious problems due to the slow speed of the internet. Users say that Wi-Fi service is also being disrupted in many areas.
On the other hand, Pakistan Telecommunication Authorities (PTA) released a statement in which they decided not to ban VPNs.
According to the report, it was said that the government decided not to ban VPNs, according to the Law Ministry, the government does not have the legal authority to impose such a ban under the Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016.
Due to the slow speed of the internet, digital marketing and those working online are facing difficulties.
In this regard, the statement of Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) Shaza Fatima came out in which she said that cyber-attacks happen daily in the country.
Shaza Fatima said that there is freedom of expression on all digital platforms including Facebook, and YouTube.
