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The PTA intends to “block” VPNs in Pakistan.

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Hafeezur Rehman, the chairman of the PTA, stated that exclusively authorized Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) would operate in Pakistan following the implementation of the policy during a meeting of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat.

Following a notable spike in the use of virtual private networks in 2024, mostly for the purpose of gaining access to the social media site X (previously known as Twitter), this action was taken.

A survey published on February 19 by Top10VPN claims that, two days after X was blocked, demand for VPNs surged by 131%. In Pakistan, new user acquisition rates increased 300–400% after the ban, according to VPN provider Surfshark.

With only 30% of users in Pakistan using VPNs to access the platform, the PTA chairman claimed that the number of X users in the country had dropped by 70% since the ban.

Question marks remain regarding the ban’s efficacy, though, given how many users manage to get around it.

According to the director of the PTA, some IT companies that rely on VPNs would fail if they were to outlaw them completely.

The fact that this is not Pakistan’s first attempt at VPN regulation should not be overlooked. Few things have come of earlier attempts, such as a registration drive in 2022 and a virtual private network law in 2010.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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