Islamabad, November 20, 2024 – Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi has categorically denied declaring virtual private networks (VPNs) “un-Islamic,” explaining that a “typo” in the council’s statement caused the confusion amid the government’s deadline to block all unregistered encrypted networks this month.
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Council of Islamic Ideology Calls Meeting on VPNs Usage
The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi, has convened a meeting today (Wednesday) to address concerns surrounding the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan. Dr. Naeemi has deemed unregistered VPNs illegal, immoral, and contrary to Shariah principles. He called on the Ministry of Interior and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to crack down on unregulated VPN usage.
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Confusion Reigns as Internet Disruptions Continue in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan have plunged the public and businesses into confusion and frustration, according to Shahzad Arshad, Chairman of the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP).
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Minister Denies Internet Slowdown, Blames VPN Surge for Issues
State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has refuted claims that the government deliberately slowed down or blocked internet services, instead attributing recent disruptions to the widespread use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
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Tax Rates on Telephone and Internet Usage Notified for 2024
Karachi, January 22, 2024 – The tax rates for telephone and internet usage in Pakistan for the tax year 2024 have been officially notified through amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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SAP Pakistan Advocates for Technology’s Crucial Role in Building a Sustainable Future
Karachi, December 7, 2023: Saquib Ahmad, the Managing Director of SAP Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan, underscored the paramount importance of embracing cutting-edge technology to foster sustainability, both in Pakistan and on a global scale, during a recent meeting held at a local hotel.
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One Day Internet Shutdown Costs Pakistan Rs1.3 Billion in Direct Loss, Reveals PIDE Study
Islamabad, October 9, 2023 – A comprehensive study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has shed light on the significant economic impact of internet shutdowns in Pakistan.
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Careem introduces offline booking to counter internet outrage in Pakistan
In response to the widespread internet outage in Pakistan, Careem, the popular online cab service, has taken a proactive step by introducing an alternate method for booking rides. The company has implemented an offline booking system through three dedicated helplines, specifically for customers in Karachi.
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Pakistan’s telecom sector faces billions in losses as internet suspension takes toll
Pakistan’s telecom sector has experienced a significant blow with financial losses amounting to Rs2.46 billion due to the suspension of broadband internet services over a three-day period.
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Internet blockage halts app-based car and ride-sharing services in Pakistan
In a bid to prevent potential protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistani government has implemented an internet blockage across the country. As a result, app-based car and ride-sharing services, including popular platforms such as Careem, Uber, in-Drive, and Bykea, are unable to provide services, a captain of app-based car services said on Thursday morning.
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