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November 15, 2024

 

Bilawal Criticizes 'Decision-Makers' Ignorance' about Internet, VPN Usage

Karachi: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has castigated the "decision-makers" for imposing restrictions on Virtual Private Networks, saying that they are unaware of the internet and VPN usage.

“It does not make any difference to decision makers whether their internet speed is 3G, 4G or 5G,” he said while speaking to journalists in Karachi on Thursday.

His statement came as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) began the process of blocking unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the country, as part of its efforts to “regulate internet security and ensure the safety of users”.

Bilawal pointed out that the incumbent government did not consult the PPP to seek input before imposing restrictions on VPN.

“Two sectors, agriculture and technology, can play a massive role in Pakistan’s economy, including exports and financial growth,” he said, regretting that the government was making policies which are causing damage to these sectors.

He noted that there are ways to secure the internet and police the "undesirable activity" on social media.

"Times have changed. There was a time when the government needed to build infrastructure, roads, buildings and bridges. But now the infrastructure means to provide internet connectivity and enhance its speed so that the masses can play their role in this new economic space.”

He also claimed that Pakistan's internet speed is not 4G, it's 3G. On the other hand, he said, the authorities have slowed down its speed closer to what it was in the 90s. - The News

Courtesy The News

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