Internet Disruption Hits Supreme Court as PTA Asked for Nationwide Connectivity Briefing

Internet connectivity problems at the Supreme Court came under scrutiny during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, as lawmakers raised fresh concerns over service disruptions in the capital and other parts of the country.

Senator Kamran Murtaza told the committee that the digital link between the Supreme Court and its Quetta Registry was not connecting, highlighting the impact of connectivity issues on judicial operations.

Committee Chairperson Senator Palwasha Khan also said complaints were being received about disrupted internet services in Islamabad.

The concerns come amid broader criticism of internet quality across Pakistan. Earlier this month, PTA Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman told the same committee that connectivity was expected to improve by October, following complaints of poor service and disruptions in several areas.

PTA to Brief Senate Within a Month

Responding to the latest concerns, the PTA chairman told the committee that the regulator would provide a detailed briefing on internet services across the country within one month.

The proposed briefing is expected to give lawmakers a broader picture of network performance and recurring connectivity problems affecting users and institutions.

The issue adds to growing parliamentary scrutiny of Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure as authorities simultaneously work on network expansion, 5G deployment, and other changes in the sector. PTA has previously linked some recent service issues to ongoing telecom developments and said conditions should improve.

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