Pakistan is currently experiencing widespread internet slowdowns, particularly in major cities like Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta, leaving users struggling to browse, download, and share media.
In Karachi, residents in areas like North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Karsaz reported significant drops in internet speed. Wi-Fi services have been disrupted, causing inconvenience for many, especially those relying on messaging platforms like WhatsApp. These connectivity issues also affected the ability of users to upload and download media, including images, videos, and voice notes.
Similarly, in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, internet users faced difficulties browsing the web and transferring media files. This issue extended to several regions of Balochistan, including Quetta, where WhatsApp services were particularly impacted.
The disruptions were confirmed by Downdetector, which recorded spikes in reported outages for services like Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok around 11 a.m. on December 1, 2024. This widespread issue also disrupted online businesses, with many users unable to carry out essential tasks or communicate effectively.
Although internet outages are not uncommon in Pakistan, the cause of today’s slow speeds remains unclear. Previous disruptions have been linked to various factors, including government tests of internet firewalls and security-related measures. Just last week, Pakistan experienced disruptions due to political protests, further exacerbating concerns about the stability of internet services in the country.
For now, users are left to deal with slower speeds and intermittent access, hoping for a resolution to these connectivity issues.
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