Pakistan's Slow Internet Speeds Hitting Food Delivery Workers Hard

Muhammad Asghar, a 50-year-old food delivery worker in Islamabad, Pakistan, has been struggling to make ends meet due to the country's frequent internet disruptions. Asghar relies on his phone to receive delivery orders from restaurants, but when the internet goes down, he misses orders and loses income.

"Without the internet, we cannot work," Asghar said. "The restaurant refuses to take the order back if we can't deliver on time. In such cases, our company sometimes unfairly imposes the loss incurred on us."

Asghar is not alone in his struggles. Pakistan has one of the slowest internet speeds in the world, which has a significant impact on the lives of many people who rely on the internet for work and communication. The slow internet speeds also make it difficult for businesses to operate efficiently and compete in the global market.

The Pakistani government has acknowledged the need to improve the country's internet infrastructure and has taken steps to increase internet access and speed. However, more needs to be done to address the issue and ensure that all Pakistanis have access to a reliable and affordable internet connection.