VPNs banned in Pakistan
Once again, VPNs are banned in Pakistan, and consumers experience sluggish internet. X users are not allowed to utilise the X platform in Pakistan. Since then, a web monitoring system has been implemented in Pakistan to combat bogus news and propaganda, Government narrative. Many jokes were also made when our prime minister, Mr. Sharif, utilised a VPN to congratulate US President Donald Trump on his recent election victory.
The Pakistan Telecom Authority disputed that VPNs are banned, claiming that a technical issue is to blame for the nation’s slow internet. According to a PTA statement, users would only be permitted to use registered VPNs, which implies only regulated VPSs will be accessible. PTA became a member of the VPN Club’s country list in August 2024.
Knowing the Ban
Only 30% of internet users utilise VPN services, according to PTA chairs, albeit this assertion cannot be verified. It’s possible that over 30 million consumers will have to find an alternative method of accessing the social networking platform. To address the recurring problems with internet bans in Pakistan, the government must put in place long-term solutions. This practice ought to end for the sake of goodwill and freedom of expression.
Implications:
In recent years, Pakistan’s freelance community has already lost a significant amount of money and prestige on freelance websites such as Upwork, Guru.com, Freelancer, and many more. Every human being has the fundamental right to access knowledge; restricting this right leads to inequality and discourages foreign investors from making direct investments in Pakistan.
