Tag: Internet Shutdown
Social media platforms remain inaccessible as 4G services resume
Mobile data services restored, but social media platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook remain blocked in Pakistan. Users resort to VPNs, facing slow speeds and downtime. Suspension initiated to curb misinformation, but human rights concerns raised. Losses in telecom and e-commerce sectors estimated at Rs. 2.49 billion.
An internet blackout amidst Chaos
Pakistan in turmoil as protests against PTI Chairman Imran Khan's arrest lead to a clampdown on mobile internet and social media. Rights organizations condemn the move, calling it a violation of freedom of expression and access to information.
