Freelancers in Pakistan and Peshawar in particular are facing significant challenges due to the suspension of mobile services and slow internet speeds. Their projects for freelancers working on international assignments have come to a standstill, severely affecting their livelihoods.
For weeks, people across Pakistan have been grappling with mental stress caused by sluggish internet speeds.
Waleed Paracha, the digital expert in Peshawar, estimates that these network disruptions have impacted around 70% of employment in the region.
Many young freelancers from Peshawar are reporting that their client base is shrinking daily as a direct result of internet outages.
The situation has made it difficult for them to meet project deadlines, risking long-term relationships with international clients.
Experts warn that the slow internet could result in millions of dollars in economic losses and urged the government to take immediate action to resolve the problem.
