Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto criticized the federal government for restricting internet speed and shutting down VPN services, saying such decisions were taken without proper consultation or understanding.
Speaking to the media, Bilawal said: “We have not been consulted about VPN shutdowns or slowdown in internet speed. The decision makers seem to be unaware of how VPNs work.” He urged the government to clarify the new rules regarding the use of VPNs.
Bilawal pointed out that although the government claims to provide 4G internet, the quality is substandard, similar to 3G service. He expressed concern about further reductions in internet speed, calling it a step backwards in the digital age.
Bilawal accused the PML-N-led federal government of violating the agreements concluded with the Pakistan Peoples Party. He stressed that the public sector development program was completed without mutual consultation, despite previous commitments. He also opposed the federal government’s canal scheme, stating that legislation on such matters should include all political parties.
He added that the PPP’s withdrawal from the Judiciary Committee was a protest against the failure of the federal government to fulfill its promises regarding the rights of provinces under the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Bilawal criticized the lack of judicial appointments in rural Sindh and called for the appointment of a non-partisan head of the constitutional body.
Bilawal acknowledged that there were widespread public concerns regarding the trial courts and urged the Sindh Chief Minister to work with the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to implement reforms. “Unless the courts of first instance are reformed, the task remains incomplete,” he noted.
The PPP Chairman concluded his speech by calling on the federal government to fulfill its promises and provide clarity on its efforts to address the pressing challenges facing the country.