Pakistan IT secretary denies shutdown of internet ‘firewall’ ahead of 5G auction; says: Neither a firewall nor ...
Pakistan's IT secretary has clarified that no internet firewall has been dismantled ahead of the 5G auction. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's Web Monitoring System (WMS), often referred to as a firewall, remains operational and has not caused internet delays. The WMS, in place since 2006 and recently upgraded, aims to secure digital connectivity and block illegal content.
Pakistan's IT secretary has clarified that no internet firewall has been dismantled ahead of the 5G auction. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's Web Monitoring System (WMS), often referred to as a firewall, remains operational and has not caused internet delays. The WMS, in place since 2006 and recently upgraded, aims to secure digital connectivity and block illegal content.
