Pakistan ranks 198th globally in internet speed, trailing behind countries like Palestine, Bhutan, Ghana, Iraq, and Libya, as per a report by the World Population Review.
The report highlights Pakistan’s struggles with both mobile and broadband internet speeds, recording average download speeds of 19.59 Mbps for mobile and 15.52 Mbps for broadband.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leads the global rankings for internet speed, with Singapore, Qatar, Hong Kong, and Chile also performing exceptionally well.
Technological advancements are expected to improve internet speeds globally, but Pakistan’s current issues persist.
Earlier to this, it was reported that Pakistan’s IT industry faced a loss of more than $1 million due to the internet disruption for one hour, impacting exports and client confidence, according to Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@sha).
Speaking to the media, Chairman P@sha stated that the authorities in Pakistan have acknowledged that they cannot ban Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as there is no law to do so.
He highlighted that consistent internet slowdowns and unplanned outages severely hinder IT service exports, creating long-term repercussions.
“An hour of poor connectivity may seem trivial locally, but it damages critical services for clients in stock markets, airports, and banks globally, eroding trust in Pakistan’s IT sector,” he explained.
Source: ARY News
