Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), Muhammad Zohaib Khan, had harshly criticized the abrupt and unplanned shutdown of internet access in the nation due to the prevailing political turmoil.
He emphasized the crucial function of the internet in the IT business as a lifeline, office, and communication infrastructure, emphasizing the sector’s impossibility to function without it.
Chairman P@SHAexpressed worry about the harm this internet outage has done to the IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) industry, which was already dealing with problems like stagnant growth and a potential decline in IT service exports because of unfavorable government policies and a lack of policy continuity.
The IT sector’s operations have now been wholly suspended by the political unrest.
Chairman P@SHA’s Struggle
In a monumental victory for internet users across Pakistan, the tireless efforts of Chairman P@SHA have resulted in the restoration of internet services throughout the country.
This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in bridging the digital divide and empowering citizens with uninterrupted access to information, communication, and opportunities for socio-economic growth.
Chairman P@SHA actively engaged with government officials, regulators, and stakeholders to raise awareness about the significance of a stable and reliable internet infrastructure.
It is important to note that many IT professionals are currently working from home owing to the unstable law and order situation in the nation. Given the current political unpredictability, this remote work arrangement might last for a few days.
In a direct appeal to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Muhammad Zohaib Khan pleaded with him to step in, as he had done in the Wikipedia blockade issue.
He asked the Prime Minister to give the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) instructions so that internet services could be restarted right away.
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT), and Tech Destination Pakistan administrations were also enlisted to support him in his efforts to persuade the Prime Minister to issue clear directives to rectify the problem right now.
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