Internet Shutdown
Internet Service Suspended Again Across Balochistan Despite Court Order
Internet services were once again suspended across Balochistan, including the provincial capital Quetta, late Friday night, sparking widespread frustration among users who had no prior…
PTA Confirms Internet Shutdown in Balochistan Amid Security Orders
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom held a tense session addressing the ongoing internet shutdown in Panjgur, Balochistan, and the broader digital…
USTR Flags Internet Censorship as Part of Digital Trade Barriers in Pakistan
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, outlining significant digital trade barriers and internet censorship in Pakistan. The…
“If There’s No Legal Provision for Internet Shutdowns, How Is It Being Done?” – Senate IT Committee Questions PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, held a high-stakes session on Monday, raising critical questions regarding the Pakistan Telecommunication…
Mobile and Internet Services to Be Suspended on November 24
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been directed by the Ministry of Interior to suspend mobile phone and internet services. According to PTA sources,…
Pakistan to Face Internet Disruption from Nov 22 ‘Again’?
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to activate its mobile internet firewall on November 22, as part of a broader strategy to regulate…
Pakistan Ranks Third in List of Countries With Most Internet Shutdowns
Iran topped the list of global internet restrictions, followed by India and then Pakistan, making Asia the region with most internet shutdowns Pakistan’s political situation…
Here is What PTA Has to Say About Restoration of Mobile Internet in Pakistan
According to PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority), it has not received any instructions regarding the resumption of mobile internet services and that they will remain suspended…
Leading Tech Entrepreneurs and Freelancers Urge Government to Restore Internet Services
A statement signed by tech entrepreneurs, CEO’s, high-profile individuals and major organizations states that the shutdowns and blocking of internet services limits the rights of peaceful…




