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Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds and restrictions, while activists and the UN warned repeated shutdowns could harm livelihoods and worsen the country
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3rd internet shutdown in Balochistan; rights group criticise online censor
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has denounced the move, stating that these blanket shutdowns infringe on citizens' rights to information, free expression, and freedom of movement.
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3 May Day calls, 6 aircraft engine shutdowns reported so far in 2025: Cent
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Answering a question raised by MP Rajeev Shukla on August 5 (Tuesday), the Union Minister mentioned that from January to July 2025, there were 6 incidents of engine shutdown and 3 incidents of May Day calls. The breakdown of these incidents is as follows: Indigo had 2 engine shutdown inci
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Several regions in Balochistan face internet shutdowns amid protests
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This follows a recent pattern of disruptions, including the suspension of mobile internet services across the province.
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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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BYC condemns enforced disappearances and internet shutdowns in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 4 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, 4 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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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa teachers demand immediate reforms, threaten school shut
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
School teachers from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa organized protests to advocate for their demands, warning that they may shut down over 26,000 educational institutions, severely disrupting the province's education system.
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Water crisis threatens Karachi's industrial sector, major factories face p
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Karachi industrial sector is experiencing a significant crisis due to water shortages that jeopardize the operations of major factories in the Steel Mill and Port Qasim Industrial Area, according to Samaa TV.
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Pakistan: Voting for by-polls ends amid cellular network shutdowns, violen
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The voting for 21 national and provincial seats ended amid the temporary suspension of cellular services in "specific districts" of Punjab and Balochistan provinces, which authorities claim were steps to "safeguard" the electoral process, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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