ISLAMABAD: The Minister of information technology Shaza Fatima khawaja has apprised in Senate Session that Submarine cable fault behind internet slow down in Pakistan.
Shaza Fatima assured the Senate that efforts are underway to resolve the issue and restore full connectivity.
Khawaja also addressed the slow internet speeds across Pakistan, attributing the problem to multiple factors, including the economic situation and delays in the import of telecom equipment.
“LCs closed, leading to project delays, particularly in the installation of new mobile sites,” she added. Despite these challenges, 11 new mobile sites have been install in Abbottabad this year, bringing the total to 432.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is conducting regular quality of service surveys to address public concerns about internet performance. However, Khawaja acknowledged that the speed of internet services in Pakistan remains below international standards due to limited investment in the telecom sector.
Highlighting efforts to modernize, Khawaja mentioned the launch of VPN registration by the PTA and reiterated the government’s commitment to keeping Pakistan’s web management systems in line with global standards. She noted that “X” (formerly known as Twitter) was temporarily closed on the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs due to national security and terrorism concerns.
