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Pakistan’s National Assembly committee has criticised the PTA for slow nationwide internet and ordered immediate surveys and improvement measures. The panel reviewed progress on Islamabad and Karachi IT parks, praised NTC’s cybersecurity initiatives, and noted spectrum shortages as the country prepares for a 5G rollout.
A report from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reveals that 42% of telecom sites across Pakistan operate without generators, causing widespread power outages and internet slowdowns. The report also highlights the theft of critical equipment and attacks on telecom sites, further disrupting services during power loadshedding and increasing internet issues.