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Pakistan's Digital Bill Stalled Amid Internet Speed Crisis

1/2/2025

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The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill is stalled as criticism mounts over the country's dismal internet speeds. The National Assembly's IT Committee has delayed discussions, highlighting persistent connectivity problems and shutdowns. With Pakistan's global ranking in internet speeds plummeting, demands for accountability and better infrastructure grow louder, even as the government eyes a 5G spectrum auction in April 2025.

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The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill is stalled as criticism mounts over the country's dismal internet speeds. The National Assembly's IT Committee has delayed discussions, highlighting persistent connectivity problems and shutdowns. With Pakistan's global ranking in internet speeds plummeting, demands for accountability and better infrastructure grow louder, even as the government eyes a 5G spectrum auction in April 2025.