WhatsApp and Social Media Services Disrupted in Pakistan Ahead of PTI Protests
WhatsApp and several other key social media applications, including Instagram, have been experiencing disruptions across parts of Pakistan, especially in major cities, as tensions rise ahead of the ongoing protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
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Mobile data users are facing issues with sharing pictures, documents, and audio files, while DSL users have also been affected by the internet outages. The disruptions have caused significant communication difficulties, particularly as many people rely on popular messaging platforms to stay in touch.
Internet monitoring portal NetBlocks confirmed the disruptions, reporting that WhatsApp’s services have been restricted across the country. The portal’s live metrics corroborated these reports, highlighting that the restrictions are tied to heightened security measures in anticipation of PTI’s planned protests. The ongoing issues come in the context of increasing efforts to control the flow of information and communication during the unrest, impacting millions of users across the nation.
