Pakistan Freelancers Association Urges Immediate Restoration of Internet Services
The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) has asked specialists to rapidly determine the continuous web issues that are seriously affecting freelancers across the country.
President Tufail Ahmed Khan voiced worries that slow internet speeds and regular disturbances throughout recent weeks have made numerous freelancers miss important deadlines and lose significant income.
Khan stressed that reliable internet is crucial for Pakistan’s rapidly growing freelancing industry, contributing $350 million to the economy in the 2023-24 financial year. He cautioned that with stable internet, freelancers can meet their client’s expectations, which could help Pakistan’s standing in the worldwide market.
Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja answered by saying that the recent slow internet was mainly due to the heavy use of VPNs, not purposeful limitations. She guaranteed that the government is working to improve internet services and prevent further disruptions.
Khawaja likewise referenced that the public authority has made a digitization commission to help IT commodities and support freelancers. This commission means to address large numbers of difficulties in the IT sector, guaranteeing Pakistan stays competitive in the worldwide advanced commercial center.
PAFLA’s call features the earnest requirement for stable internet connectivity to keep the outsourcing area developing and flourishing, as it turns into an undeniably significant piece of Pakistan’s economy.
