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Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day: Dalbandin rallies amid security clampdown
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Thousands of people gathered in Dalbandin, Balochistan, to observe "Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day" despite a heavy security deployment and internet shutdown, reported Balochistan Post.
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Internet shutdown attempts to silence voices ahead of Baloch Genocide Reme
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Pakistani authorities have imposed an internet blackout in Dalbandin, raising serious concerns amongst human rights groups and activists about the looming threat of violence in Balochistan, according to a post shared on X by Mahrang Baloch, on Thursday.
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Pakistan: PTI condemns internet 'throttling,' cites economic fallout
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan's PTI has condemned the government for throttling internet speeds under the pretext of security concerns, citing severe economic repercussions. PTI's Sheikh Waqqas Akram highlighted that Pakistan suffered USD 1.62 billion in losses due to internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest g
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Pakistan leads global financial losses from internet shutdowns, topping do
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan ranked first globally for the financial losses incurred due to internet and social media app outages and shutdowns, with a total loss of USD 1.62 billion. This figure surpassed the losses of countries like Sudan and Myanmar, which are experiencing civil wars.
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Pakistan's internet shutdowns face legal uncertainty, PTA calls for minist
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that restricting internet access falls into a 'legal grey area' and urged the ministries of law and interior to provide clarification on its legality.
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Internet services shutdown in ten villages of Ambala in view of farmers pr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
However banking and mobile recharge services would be still functional, the release mentioned.
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BYC condemns enforced disappearances and internet shutdowns in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the rising cases of enforced disappearances and the shutdown of internet services in Balochistan, accusing state authorities of attempting to censor reports of human rights violations. Last month alone, 127 cases were reporte
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Internet shutdowns in Pakistan may lead to long-term economic damage, warn
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Vice President of the US think tank, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Daniel Castro, on Thursday expressed his concern over Pakistan's ongoing internet restrictions, warning that while these measures may provide short-term political benefits, they could result in
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Internet shut down in major cities of Pakistan ahead of planned protest by
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI is holding protests to mark the party's displeasure over the degrading law and order situation in the country. Volunteers in large numbers are expected to show up for the protest.
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"How much will they torture students?" says Union Minister Sanjay Seth on
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister Sanjay Seth on Sunday slammed the Jharkhand government led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the internet shutdown during the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination for a few hours on September 21 and 22 and said that the move affected people's dai
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Pakistan: Lahore court directs federal govt, telecommunication authority t
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
While hearing a petition filed by a person named Noman Sarwar against the nationwide internet "shutdown," Justice Shakil Ahmad announced the reserved verdict on Saturday.
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Haryana govt suspends internet, bulk SMS services in Sirsa district till A
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The internet shutdown is a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and maintain public order in the region.
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