Pak blocks 900,000 websites over content
5 years, 3 months ago

Pak blocks 900,000 websites over content

India TV News  

The Pakistan government has blocked 900,000 websites for carrying blasphemous and pornographic content and/or sentiments against the state, judiciary or the armed forces. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom was informed of the move the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Thursday, Dawn news reported. However, the officials informed the meeting that any criminal activity pertaining to IT or mobile telephony was dealt with by the Federal Investigation Agency and information regarding cybercrime was not available with the PTA. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Minister for IT and Telecom Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said: "Pakistan is already lagging behind the world in many areas, including the prevalence of IT.

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Pakistan's highest internet speed is 8MBPS but minister claims it's 'faster and cheaper' than other countries
2 days, 6 hours ago

Pakistan's highest internet speed is 8MBPS but minister claims it's 'faster and cheaper' than other countries

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan, which has yet to roll out 5G services in the country, is experiencing slow internet speed at a time when the whole world already switched to advanced bandwidth at least 3-4 years ago. According to a recent report released by Top10VPN.com, an independent VPN review­­er, Pakistan led the world in terms of financial losses suffered as a result …

How Pakistan changed in 2024
1 week, 2 days ago

How Pakistan changed in 2024

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Some 15 years ago, famous Pakistani pop singer Shehzad Roy released a song, titled Laga Reh, which started with the singer recalling what he saw on TV in his childhood. “When I was 10 years old, I heard on 9 o’clock news that Pakistan is passing through a critical juncture in its history,” Roy intones. A short, …

Pakistan cuts mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan cuts mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. Meanwhile, telecom company Nayatel sent out emails offering customers “a reliable landline service” as a workaround in the areas suffering suspended cellphone service. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan's …

Pakistan halts mobile, and internet amid security concerns over Imran Khan protests
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan halts mobile, and internet amid security concerns over Imran Khan protests

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan on Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. As supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan prepared for a rally in the capital, Pakistan stopped internet and mobile services on Sunday "in areas with security concerns." The government is …

Pakistan partially suspends mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan partially suspends mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. His supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. The government is imposing social media platform …

Pakistan’s clerics call VPN use 'un-Islamic' even as their PM continues to use it to post on X
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s clerics call VPN use 'un-Islamic' even as their PM continues to use it to post on X

Op India  

On 18th November, top body of clerics of Pakistan declared that the use of Virtual Private Networks is un-Islamic. On the same day, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority chairman told a Senate panel that non-registered VPNs will stop working following a 30th November deadline. The ministry said, “VPNs are increasingly being exploited by terrorists to facilitate violent activities.” Furthermore, VPNs are …

Pakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws, officials said Monday, as the Ministry of Interior sought a ban on the service that helps people evade censorship in countries with tight internet controls. Raghib Naeemi, the chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, which advises the government on …

‘VPN un-Islamic’: Pakistan's top religious body sparks digital scrutiny debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘VPN un-Islamic’: Pakistan's top religious body sparks digital scrutiny debate

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's foremost constitutional religious body has come under severe criticism after it issued an edict declaring the use of Virtual Private Networks to access restricted online content as 'un-Islamic.' CII chief Raghib Naeemi said that using VPNs to access “imm­oral or illegal content” was against Sharia law. According to the Dawn newspaper, the CII chief Raghib Naeemi said that using …

Pakistan PM congratulates Donald Trump on banned X, netizens roast ‘This joker using VPN…’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan PM congratulates Donald Trump on banned X, netizens roast ‘This joker using VPN…’

Live Mint  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has become the subject of online ridicule after it was alleged that he accessed X via a VPN to congratulate Donald Trump on his US presidential Elections victory, despite the platform being banned in Pakistan. PM Sharif's Congratulatory Message to Donald Trump On November 6, Shehbaz Sharif posted a message on X congratulating US President-elect …

Pakistan suffers internet slowdown as government denies national firewall rumor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan suffers internet slowdown as government denies national firewall rumor

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Internet disruptions affecting hospitals across …

Businesses, rights defenders decry Pakistan internet slowdown
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Businesses, rights defenders decry Pakistan internet slowdown

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Government is throttling the internet and social media while it tests new controls to crush dissent, activists and business leaders say, putting the country's economic recovery at risk. "The Internet slowdown is due to the installation of a national firewall and content filtering system by the state aimed at increasing surveillance and at censoring political dissent, especially the criticism …

Pakistan's Punjab to ban social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram to control 'hate material'
6 months ago

Pakistan's Punjab to ban social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram to control 'hate material'

The Hindu  

After blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the government in Pakistan's Punjab province is now set to ban all social media platforms - YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - for six days between July 13 and 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Muharram. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's Cabinet committee on …

Pakistan to ban social media platforms from July 13 to 18 to control 'hate material' during Ramzaan
6 months ago

Pakistan to ban social media platforms from July 13 to 18 to control 'hate material' during Ramzaan

Firstpost  

The Punjab government of Maryam Nawaz has requested her uncle Shehbaz Sharif’s government at the Centre to notify the suspension of all social media platforms on internet for six days After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms - YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - …

Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram
6 months ago

Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram

Hindustan Times  

After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms -- YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok -- for six days from July 13 to 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's …

Pakistan to ban social media platforms for 6 days to control 'hate material' during Ramadan
6 months ago

Pakistan to ban social media platforms for 6 days to control 'hate material' during Ramadan

ABP News  

Lahore, Jul 5 : After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms -- YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok -- for six days from July 13 to 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's cabinet …

X working with Pakistan government to 'understand concerns' over ban
8 months, 3 weeks ago

X working with Pakistan government to 'understand concerns' over ban

Hindustan Times  

Social media platform X said Thursday it would work with Pakistan's government "to understand its concerns" after authorities said an ongoing two-month ban was based on security grounds. "We continue to work with the Pakistani Government to understand their concerns," X's Global Government Affairs team posted, in their first comments since the site was disrupted. On the same day, the …

Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’

Al Jazeera  

The platform remained inaccessible to users, but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now. Pakistan blocked access to social media platform X around the time of elections in February, the interior ministry said, citing national security concerns. Users had reported problems using the platform, formerly known as Twitter, since mid-February, when jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party …

US calls on Pakistan to lift internet shutdowns, social media restrictions
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US calls on Pakistan to lift internet shutdowns, social media restrictions

Live Mint  

The United States on Wednesday condemned the internet shutdowns in Pakistan, including the restrictions on social media platforms, and has urged the Pakistani government to lift them. Internet outages, and restrictions on social media applications like X were imposed in Pakistan on Saturday after a senior government official made a public admission of vote manipulation in the February 8 election. …

X faces restrictions in Pakistan amid protests over alleged vote rigging
10 months, 3 weeks ago

X faces restrictions in Pakistan amid protests over alleged vote rigging

Al Jazeera  

The social media platform continues to be inaccessible to users in Pakistan since Saturday amid protests against alleged vote manipulation. NetBlocks, an organisation that monitors accessibility issues on the internet, On February 17 confirmed that a “national-scale disruption” has hit X in Pakistan in the aftermath of widespread protests in the country triggered by the alleged vote rigging in general …

Pakistan elections 2024: Internet and mobile phone services shut in in ‘ominous start’ to polling day
11 months ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Internet and mobile phone services shut in in ‘ominous start’ to polling day

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mobile phone and internet services …

Pakistan’s nationwide internet outage ’remarkably systematic’, says expert
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s nationwide internet outage ’remarkably systematic’, says expert

Live Mint  

Pakistan's social media and internet services were severely throttled Saturday night, as former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party held a "virtual rally" ahead of the general elections. The outage of Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube is the second in two weeks coinciding with online campaign events organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, news agency AFP reported. "We can confirm …

‘Ruined my livelihood’: Pakistan internet shutdown hits millions
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Ruined my livelihood’: Pakistan internet shutdown hits millions

Al Jazeera  

No sign of restrictions being lifted despite information blackout and losses suffered by daily-wage earners, businesses. #internet #shutdown — jehan_ara May 11, 2023 Information blackout Nearly 125 million people have been affected by the government’s decision to suspend mobile broadband and block access to social media apps. ⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are now restricted …

Pakistan blocks Twitter, restricts internet after Khan’s arrest
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan blocks Twitter, restricts internet after Khan’s arrest

Al Jazeera  

The move comes as violence erupts in several cities after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. *********Pakistani authorities have restricted access to Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms amid mounting violence in the country generated by the arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Amnesty International said officials at Pakistan’s telecommunication authority told the UK-based rights …

Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia just days after ban for ‘blasphemous content’
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia just days after ban for ‘blasphemous content’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Access to Wikipedia has been …

Wikipedia again up and running as Pakistan lifts ban on site
1 year, 11 months ago

Wikipedia again up and running as Pakistan lifts ban on site

The Independent  

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia, says it hurt Muslim sentiments
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia, says it hurt Muslim sentiments

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan's media regulator said Monday it blocked Wikipedia …

Wikimedia Foundation urges Pakistan to restore access to Wikipedia
1 year, 11 months ago

Wikimedia Foundation urges Pakistan to restore access to Wikipedia

Live Mint  

Wikimedia Foundation, best known as the hosting platform for 'Wikipedia', has urged Pakistan Telecommunications Authority to restore access to Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects in the country. "On Friday, February 3, 2023, Pakistan's Telecommunications Authority blocked Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects. "As of Friday, February 3, our internal traffic reports indicate that Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects are no longer accessible to users …

Pak summons Indian diplomat to register strong protest over recent blocking of Twitter accounts
2 years, 6 months ago

Pak summons Indian diplomat to register strong protest over recent blocking of Twitter accounts

India Today  

Pakistan summoned Indian Charge d’Affaires Suresh Kumar to Islamabad on Friday to lodge a “strong” protest over the recent blocking of certain Pakistani Twitter handles in India. “The Indian Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and a strong demarche was made on the Indian government's blocking of access to the content of 80 …

Six Pakistan-based YouTube channels among 16 blocked for spreading disinformation related to India's national security
2 years, 8 months ago

Six Pakistan-based YouTube channels among 16 blocked for spreading disinformation related to India's national security

Firstpost  

The blocked social media accounts include six Pakistan-based and 10 India-based YouTube news channels, having a cumulative viewership of over 68 crore New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 16 YouTube news channels including 10 Indian and 6 Pakistan-based channels for spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations, and public order. According to the Ministry of …

Govt orders blocking of 35 Pak-based YouTube channels over anti-India content
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt orders blocking of 35 Pak-based YouTube channels over anti-India content

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered the blocking of 35 YouTube channels and two websites which were running anti-India propaganda and spreading fake news "in a coordinated manner". All these YouTube channels, websites and social media accounts were being operated from Pakistan to spread "anti-India fake news and other contents on sensitive subjects,". The ministry said …

Pakistani websites and YouTube Channels blocked for anti-India fake news
2 years, 11 months ago

Pakistani websites and YouTube Channels blocked for anti-India fake news

Op India  

In a major crackdown against networks peddling anti-India propaganda under the garb of news, the ministry of information and broadcasting has blocked 2 websites and 35 YouTube channels funded by Pakistan for spreading anti-India fake news. Additionally, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, and one Facebook account have also been blocked by the Government for being involved in spreading coordinated …

Opinion | Fake news factory: How Pakistan is misusing YouTube to spread lies about India
3 years ago

Opinion | Fake news factory: How Pakistan is misusing YouTube to spread lies about India

India TV News  

Today I want to speak about the fake news factory that is being run by Pakistan. On Tuesday, the Centre blocked all these 20 YouTube channels and two Pakistani websites that were peddling fake and concocted stories against India. The next day, another YouTube channel Punchline posted this fake story: “200 Indian army jawans were converted to Islam in Kashmir”. …

2 websites, 20 YouTube channels linked to Pak blocked over 'anti-India' content
3 years ago

2 websites, 20 YouTube channels linked to Pak blocked over 'anti-India' content

Op India  

On December 21, in a press release, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, announced that they had blocked two websites and twenty YouTube channels in a bid to dismantle Pakistan’s coordinated disinformation operation against India. India dismantles Pakistani coordinated disinformation operation@MIB_India blocks #Pakistan network 20 YouTube channels, 2 websites blocked for spreading anti-India propaganda As per the …

Govt dismantles Pakistan-sponsored fake news network; blocks 20 YouTube channels, 2 websites
3 years ago

Govt dismantles Pakistan-sponsored fake news network; blocks 20 YouTube channels, 2 websites

India TV News  

Highlights Action was taken under new IT rules Some of the blocked channels were being operated by anchors of Pakistani news channels 'Naya Pakistan' on YouTube had a combined subscriber base of over 35 lakh The government of India on Monday blocked 20 YoubTube channels and two websites in a closely coordinated effort between intelligence agencies and the Ministry of …

WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter banned in Pakistan: Know why
3 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter banned in Pakistan: Know why

India TV News  

Pakistan Government has announced a ban on some social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This comes amid fears that activists of a radical Islamist group might use the technology to stoke violent protests against last year's depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in France. Followers of far-right Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a group that supports the country's controversial blasphemy laws, …

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media platforms amid anti-France protests by proscribed outfit TLP
3 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media platforms amid anti-France protests by proscribed outfit TLP

Firstpost  

Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Friday ordered hours-long shut down of social media and instant messaging platforms, after days of violent anti-France protests. It gave no reason for the ban, but it comes a day after French nationals and companies in Pakistan were advised by their embassy to temporarily leave in the wake of the rallies led by an extremist …

Pakistan Court Lifts TikTok Ban; App to Monitor ‘Immoral’ Content
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Court Lifts TikTok Ban; App to Monitor ‘Immoral’ Content

The Quint  

A high court in Pakistan said the country’s telecommunications authority can lift a block on social media app TikTok, after government officials said the company was working with them on monitoring what they called “immoral” content, Reuters reported. According to the report, the head of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority told the court on Thursday in Peshawar that it was in …

Pakistan regulators threaten Google and Wikipedia: Here is why
4 years ago

Pakistan regulators threaten Google and Wikipedia: Here is why

Op India  

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority Friday decried internet giants Google and Wikipedia for its ‘blasphemous’ content. pic.twitter.com/AhG9PHCJS1 — PTA December 25, 2020 In a press release, Pakistan regulators said it has been receiving complaints regarding misleading search results associated with the “unauthentic version of the Holy Quran” uploaded by the Ahmedi community on Google Play Store. Pakistan threatens Google and Wikipedia of …

Govt blocks 12 websites linked to pro-Khalistani outfits
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt blocks 12 websites linked to pro-Khalistani outfits

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has ordered to block 12 websites linked to pro-Khalistani outfits, a source aware of the development said on Tuesday. "12 websites have been ordered to be blocked by the Ministry of Electronics and IT under section 69 A of the IT Act. The banned websites include SFJ4Farmers, pbteam, seva413, pb4u, sadapind, among others with "org" extension. …

Pakistan Follows India to Ban TikTok, Cites 'Immoral' Content, Not Privacy as Reason
4 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan Follows India to Ban TikTok, Cites 'Immoral' Content, Not Privacy as Reason

News 18  

Pakistan has decided to block social media App TikTok for failing to filter out “immoral” content, three top government officials said on Friday. While the move seemingly follows India’s footsteps to ban the viral short video social media platform, the reasons appear to be different – in Pakistan, the decision to block TikTok does not seem to be fuelled by …

United States pulls up Pakistan over the new social media restrictions
4 years, 10 months ago

United States pulls up Pakistan over the new social media restrictions

Op India  

Pakistan’s move to enforce new restrictions on social media platforms drew a sharp criticism from the United States which expressed deep concerns over the Pakistani action. The State Department said the move “could be a setback to freedom of expression & development of the digital economy.” New restrictions on social media platforms in #Pakistan could be setback to freedom of …

Pakistan suspends Mobile and Internet services partially in several cities ahead of Muharram
5 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan suspends Mobile and Internet services partially in several cities ahead of Muharram

Op India  

Even as Pakistan continues to attack India on the communication restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, it had no qualms in suspending Internet services in some parts of the country-Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Karachi, just ahead of Muharram. The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority said that mobile phone services would remain suspended on Monday and Tuesday, as Shia sect of Muslim will …

Pak approaches Twitter over suspension of accounts
5 years, 4 months ago

Pak approaches Twitter over suspension of accounts

India TV News  

Pakistan has raised concerns with Twitter after it blocked pro-Pakistan twitter accounts for tweeting in favour of Kashmiris and against India. Over 200 twitter accounts were suspended by the microblogging site for spreading rumour and fake news in the wake of India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a report in 'The Express Tribune', the Pakistan …

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