14/05/2023
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has claimed to have restored internet access following the release of former premier Imran Khan, but many people have reported slow or non-existent internet connections.
The government has not given any clear reason for this, leading to confusion and frustration among citizens. The PTA spokesperson denied purposeful slow speed of the internet.
However, the recent events surrounding the arrest and subsequent release of Imran had an adverse effect on the country’s internet and social media platforms.
While the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claimed to have opened up the internet, it has not been fully restored, leading to complaints from people struggling to access the internet and social media.
Even though the internet resumed on Friday, social media sites are still not working properly on both mobile phones and desktops, startup investment specialist Kapeel Kumar said.
“This situation is still creating chaos and leading this nation towards disappointment,” he said. Right now, most of the apps are not accessible without VPN and the internet is very slow on mobile data and fiber as well, he added.
