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Pakistan’s Senate IT panel was told the PTCL–Telenor merger will conclude within two weeks. Lawmakers flagged transparency lapses in telecom boards, raised alarm over Rs65bn worth of citizen data on the dark web, and urged swift action on 5G rollout amid coverage gaps and cybersecurity concerns.
Pakistan’s PTA chief has confirmed repeated citizen data leaks on the dark web, including 300,000 Hajj applicants, underscoring the urgent need for a Data Protection Bill. Meanwhile, internet speeds have slowed due to multiple submarine cable cuts off Yemen, with repairs expected to take up to five weeks.