The suspension of mobile Internet services has not only affected Bykea but also impacted all IT-enabled services in Pakistan. Moreover, the closure of Internet services has created additional hardships for people already struggling with inflation and financial constraints. Despite the lack of mobile Internet connectivity, Javed utilised a clever strategy to continue working despite the lack of mobile Internet connectivity. Other home-run enterprises, which rely on Internet connectivity for their daily operations, also found themselves in disarray during the Internet outage. Khan also raised concerns about the declining quality of Internet services, particularly data services, in the country.

Source: The Express Tribune May 21, 2023 09:40 UTC