{"id":80818,"date":"2023-09-09T10:34:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T05:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/?p=80818"},"modified":"2023-09-19T20:29:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:29:12","slug":"internet-disruption-in-gilgit-baltistan-a-wake-up-call-for-freelancers-and-online-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/en\/2023\/09\/09\/internet-disruption-in-gilgit-baltistan-a-wake-up-call-for-freelancers-and-online-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Disruption in Gilgit-Baltistan: A Wake-Up Call for Freelancers and Online Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kamran Ahmed <\/strong><\/p>\n

To all the freelancers, IT companies, and online business owners in Gilgit-Baltistan! We need to talk about a pressing issue that’s been plaguing our region – the relentless 4G internet disconnectivity and internet disruptions that have become a regular headache. It’s time to raise our voices and demand a change.<\/p>\n

You know the drill, don’t you? You’re in the middle of a crucial project, submitting a deadline, or negotiating with a client, and boom! Your internet connection decides to take a vacation. You’re left frustrated, watching your opportunities slip away.<\/span><\/p>\n

The government of Gilgit-Baltistan and SCO have been vocal about supporting freelancing and IT in our region. They’ve promised better infrastructure and connectivity, but the ground reality doesn’t match the glossy brochures.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s time the authorities understand that freelancers and online businesses heavily rely on a stable internet connection. When we can’t access the web consistently, not only does it ruin our professional image, but it also erodes client trust. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s be honest. With the current state of internet disconnectivity, many of us are at a crossroads. Do we continue to endure the frustration and limitations, or do we pack our bags and move to places outside GB with better internet access?<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s high time we demand change. Let\u2019s call upon the authorities and the SCO to understand our struggles and restore internet connectivity in the region immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve seen what online businesses and freelancers can achieve when given a fair chance. Now, it’s up to us to make our voices heard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Even for this post, I had to wait for hours to get an unstable internet connection. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kamran Ahmed To all the freelancers, IT companies, and online business owners in Gilgit-Baltistan! We need to talk about a pressing issue that’s been plaguing our region – the relentless 4G internet disconnectivity and internet disruptions that have become a regular headache. It’s time to raise our voices and demand a change. 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