The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and relevant authorities in response to a petition seeking improvements in internet speed across Pakistan. The petition was filed by the Judicial Activism Panel and was heard by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal.
The petitioner referenced data from the World Population Review, which reveals that Pakistan ranks 198th globally for internet speed, lagging behind countries like Palestine, Bhutan, and Iraq. The petition called on the court to direct authorities to enhance the country’s internet speed and remove restrictions on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
The court has requested responses from the concerned authorities regarding the issue.
According to the World Population Review report, Pakistan’s average mobile internet download speed is 19.59 Mbps, while its broadband speed averages 15.52 Mbps. In comparison, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks first globally in both mobile and broadband speeds, with Singapore and Qatar following closely behind.
Many users across Pakistan are still facing slow and unreliable internet, hindering their ability to browse, download, and share media. The report suggests that technological advancements may result in nationwide improvements in internet speed.
