Islamabad [Pakistan], August 24 (ANI): Social media users and freelancers have been facing difficulties in Pakistan due to disruption in Internet services, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. The Internet disruption has caused mental stress for many, especially youth who depend on the Internet for their livelihood, A significant number of Pakistani youth have been impacted by the slow internet speed, which has affected their work and resulted in clients not coming to them for work. In Karachi, a school student Ezhaan, who works online after school, is struggling to cope with the loss of his online clients due to slow internet speed.
He was working on a large project with 60 orders. However, he is now facing numerous hurdles due to the slow internet, according to ARY News report.
Another freelancer, Abdul Hai, who relies on the internet for his livelihood, is also facing problems. He stated that WhatsApp is not operating properly, making it difficult for him to communicate with his team.
According to the report, several firms that provide work to freelancers have stopped functioning in Pakistan due to the slow internet speed. In addition, Pakistan’s reputation in the international market has been affected due to slow internet.
Source : https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pakistan-social-media-users-freelancers-face-problems-due-to-internet-disruption20240824192049