Users across various cities in Pakistan woke up to internet hindrances due to slow speeds, resulting in difficulties with browsing, as well as downloading and sharing media.
In Karachi, users in North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Karsaz reported slow internet speeds, with netizens complaining of disrupted Wi-Fi services and issues with the popular messaging platform WhatsApp.
Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s capital, Peshawar, people complained of problems with internet browsing, as well as uploading and downloading images, videos, and voice notes.
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Similar issues were also reported across Balochistan including the capital Quetta where WhatsApp services have been affected.
The disrupted internet access also adversely affected those engaged in online businesses.
The internet issues were confirmed by Downdetector which showed Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok outages spiking at around 11am today.
(Clockwise from top left) A graph showing service disruptions of Gmail, WhatsApp, TikTok and Instagram on December 1, 2024. — Downdetector website
(Clockwise from top left) A graph showing service disruptions of Gmail, WhatsApp, TikTok and Instagram on December 1, 2024. — Downdetector website
Internet disruptions are not unusual in Pakistan, as the country has been facing sporadic outages and access hindrances for months, now for various reasons.
Last week, internet and mobile services were disrupted in the wake of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) “do-or-die” protest in Islamabad.
Furthermore, the incumbent government has carried out multiple tests of its internet firewall, with the first and second trials conducted in July and August, respectively.
On both occasions, the trials slowed down internet speeds and disrupted digital platforms.
However, it is pertinent to mention that no specific reason has come to light for today’s slowed internet speed.
