Internet Woes Hit Pakistan: Speed Plummets and WhatsApp Down, Sparking Outrage

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani consumers are grappling with ongoing issues in internet services, including persistently slow speeds and disruptions, particularly affecting data connectivity.

The situation has been further compounded by a widespread outage of WhatsApp’s slow function, a critical communication tool for both individuals and businesses. This disruption is not only impacting daily communications but is also leading to financial losses for businesses and raising concerns about civil rights violations.

The internet issues are causing significant problems for online transactions and ride-hailing services, leading to protests from users who view the blocking of social media platforms as a serious infringement on freedom of expression.

Citizens are urging the government to prioritize civil liberties over internet shutdowns, which they believe damage the government’s reputation on the global stage.

Despite numerous attempts to obtain a statement, Pakistan Telecommunication has yet to address the ongoing issues with internet services.