An internet cable is seen at a server room in this picture illustration taken in Warsaw January 24, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERSPakistan has performed worst in South Asia on the Inclusive Internet Index in 2021 despite ranking the highest in the internet affordability parameter. T h e E c o n o m i s t Intelligence Unit recently released the Inclusive Internet Index in which Pakistan dropped down to the 90th spot among 120 countries. Pakistan ranked highest in the affordability component due to decline in mobile phone costs as well as improvement in the competitive environment. The quality of internet is a major factor that determines internet inclusivity and country's ranking has been affected owing to the fact that 4G coverage is still quite poor in many areas.

Source: The Express Tribune April 24, 2021 04:00 UTC