The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) has requested an explanation from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Chairman, Hafiz Rehman, about the current nationwide social media disruptions.
The Standing Committee on IT, led by Amin ul Haq, has asked PTA Chairman Hafiz Rehman to explain the recent disruptions in social media, internet services, and mobile signals.
The Attorney General of Pakistan is also scheduled to attend the committee’s meeting on August 21 at the Parliament House.
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Internet services are currently down nationwide in Pakistan, with the cause of the disruption still unclear. Initial reports suggest that the issue may be related to international traffic rather than local networks.
Social media platforms have been especially affected, with users struggling to download audio messages. Internet service providers are pointing to issues with social media platforms, while mobile companies deny any involvement in the disruption.
Officials have suggested that ongoing work on a firewall might be contributing to the internet service disruptions. It is anticipated that these issues could continue until August 30th.
