Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh’s Telecommunication (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 proposes replacing the NTMC with a new surveillance body, but critics warn the reform lacks independence. With oversight mechanisms remaining under government control, human rights advocates argue the ordinance risks expanding state surveillance rather than delivering meaningful accountability.
Pakistan’s annual Cybersecurity Awareness Week concluded with a strong focus on prevention but no new remedies for cybercrime victims. As complaints surge and the NCCIA struggles with staffing, funding, and access issues, critics argue that awareness alone is insufficient without a functional, citizen-friendly redress and protection mechanism.
Pakistan’s 4G Internet slowdown and WhatsApp call disruptions have sparked debate between officials blaming infrastructure and spectrum gaps, and critics pointing to the national firewall as a bottleneck. With rising data demand and low telecom revenues, Pakistan faces urgent pressure to expand fiberization, spectrum, and investment to improve connectivity.