Tag Archives: Internet Access

VPN Block Trial in First Step Toward Internet Regulation On Sunday, the Pakistani government tested a six-hour block on over two dozen Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), marking a significant move toward internet regulation in the country. The trial, conducted between 4pm and 10pm, was the first time a government firewall visibly impacted internet access nationwide. The VPN block affected both …

On Thursday, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeezur Rehman indicated that the authority is ready to lift the ban on X, formerly known as Twitter, if directed by the government. The platform has been suspended in Pakistan since February 17 due to national security concerns, though it remains accessible via Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). During a Senate Standing Committee on …