Why are media files facing problems on WhatsApp?

As users across Pakistan face internet disruptions, resulting in difficulties in browsing as well as downloading and sharing media files, Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) Chairman Sajjad Mustafa Syed has hinted at “possible surveillance”. Social media platforms.

“If a message is being delivered on WhatsApp but the image is not, it is possible that surveillance is ongoing,” he said in a statement.

Reports suggest that both Wi-Fi and mobile data services were experiencing severe slowdowns, making it almost impossible for users to send or receive media files such as photos, videos and voice notes on popular platforms like WhatsApp. was

The current government has officially confirmed that the government is upgrading its ‘Web Management System’ as it has conducted multiple tests of its internet firewall, with the first and second trials conducted in July and August respectively.

On both occasions, the trials slowed down internet speeds and disrupted digital platforms. However, no specific reason has been revealed for the recent internet outages that have characterized slow internet speeds.

These internet issues were confirmed by Downdetector.com Which saw an increase in Gmail outages around 9am today (Tuesday).

Meanwhile, P@SHA chairman in a statement today also dismissed the notion of information technology (IT) companies leaving Pakistan due to slow internet speed, saying: “Not a single company has left the country.”

He said full-time IT workers were not facing any problem as there was no problem with fixed line internet. “Part-time workers were facing hurdles due to lack of fixed lines,” he added.

Referring to firewall, Sajjad said that monitoring or installation of firewall is done in every country. “[…] Perhaps there is something lacking in the procedure.”

“In the US, security personnel are knocking on the door within 10 minutes if someone shares illegal content,” he added.

Furthermore, he said that the ongoing internet issues would be resolved within three months.

Internet disruptions are not uncommon in Pakistan, as the country has been experiencing sporadic outages and access disruptions for several months for various reasons.

Last week, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s “Do or Die” protest in Islamabad resulted in the suspension of internet and mobile services.

IT experts say that the country’s economy is losing billions of rupees on a daily basis due to the extremely poor condition of the Internet in Pakistan. happening