News Analysis (Premium Content)Despite earlier assurances to businesses and voters, govt keeps internet off
Businesses were affected along with election campaigns as cellular services remained off.
Feb 8, 2024
Abdullah Niazi
Abdullah Niazi is senior editor at Profit. He can be reached at [email protected]
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