Since the past few days internet outages have become a serious problem in Pakistan, negatively affecting daily life and business.
Actress Hina Bayat posted a video on instagram with the caption “Aapko Khuda ka waasta humari qaum per reham karain ”.
The star went on to say, “On one hand, we cry about our deteriorating economy, and then the government claims it is working to improve it. Yet, on the other hand, they shut down the internet, which directly affects people’s businesses. I’m worried that shutting down the internet will take away people’s jobs and livelihoods. What’s the point of doing this? Are you trying to protect yourself out of fear? But it’s actually harming our country’s economy and businesses. It feels like you’re trying to destroy Pakistan, which is what our enemies want. I’m asking the government, army, and judiciary to please be fair and do what’s right.”
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has initiated a pilot project to provide free WiFi services at 50 spots in Lahore. The project aims to promote connectivity by giving citizens access to the internet.
“Free WiFi started at the following (50 spots) in Lahore. Rest of Lahore is being done too. Alhamdolillah! We promise, we deliver,” CM Maryam said in an X (formerly Twitter) post.
During a high-level meeting with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) officials held in March, the chief minister approved the launch of the free WiFi pilot project in Lahore.
Maryam Nawaz directed the IT department officials to begin offering free WiFi service, focusing on educational institutions, airports, railway stations, and bus stands. In Lahore, the Punjab government will provide free WiFi at 516 locations in total.
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Harris, a student at the University of Karachi, and his father were shot dead by their neighbour for using his wifi without his permission.
According to reports, the suspect identified as Qasim is currently in police custody. He was arrested by the police after a raid was conducted in the Shah Latif area of Karachi.
Speaking to the media, SSP Malir revealed that “investigation with accused is underway.”
The victims Farooq and his younger son, Haris were threatened by Qasim over alleged theft of his WiFi password and internet service.
Relatives of the deceased said that a case was registered against Qasim for giving life threats to Adnan who is another son of Farooq and brother of the murdered Haris. After the case was registered, Qasim had gone into hiding.
