No govt instructions to block internet, says PTA – Tech
KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that internet services will remain functional today (Thursday), as the nation goes to polls. In a statement, the PTA said that it had not yet received any instructions from the government regarding an internet shutdown and that internet services would work without any interruption on Thursday. […]
Govt hints at shutting down internet over ‘security’ issue – Pakistan
KARACHI: Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday hinted at the possible suspension of the internet service in case of security issues in any area on the election day (tomorrow) while Amnesty International called for uninterrupted internet access across the country during the polling process. The minister said the government would consider suspending the internet […]
Amnesty urges uninterrupted internet accesss during polls
Amnesty International, in collaboration with several other human rights organisations, on Tuesday issued a call to authorities in Pakistan, urging them to guarantee uninterrupted access to the internet and digital communication platforms for all citizens across the country during the upcoming elections. The appeal comes in response to a statement made by Caretaker Interior Minister […]
SHC instructs govt, PTA to ensure uninterrupted internet access till election day – Pakistan
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to ensure uninterrupted internet access till February 8, when general elections are scheduled to take place in the country. The order was issued by a two-member bench, headed by SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, on a petition […]
Why the PTA must come clean about the ‘upgrade’ causing internet disruptions – Pakistan
It is of utmost importance that restrictions on internet access are not taken lightly by the caretaker government, as there is an intrinsic link between democratic participation and internet access. Social media applications have been blocked in Pakistan on more than six occasions over the past year alone, each time without any announcement or explanation […]
Govt blames ‘technical’ issues, system installations for recent internet outages – Pakistan
The caretaker government on Monday blamed “technical” issues and system installations for recent internet outages across the country, saying that there was “no guarantee” that such incidents won’t occur in the future. “The economy, businesses and prestige of the country are more important for us […] it is important for us to take care of […]
Internet reacts to Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed’s marriage
Congratulations are in order for cricketer Shoaib Malik and actor Sana Javed, who have tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. The newlyweds took to social media and announced their marriage. Malik and Javed shared two pictures from their wedding ceremony. “Alhamdullilah,” the post’s caption read. “And We created you in pairs.” Clad in colour-coordinated […]
Why is the internet obsessed with peeling oranges
After the ‘bird test’ and the ‘ketchup test,’ the ‘orange peel test’ is the latest trick in the market to check if your romantic relationship is going to last forever. Forget the building of the great Taj Mahal as a royal gesture of love or the starcrossed lovers fated to meet a tragic end. Years […]