Social Media Disruption During PTI Event in Pakistan

Social Media Disruption During PTI Event in Pakistan

VoM News Desk | January 21, 2024 | 11:59 AM IST | Asia, Pakistan News, Social Media, World | Follow on Google News

Social Media Disruption During PTI Event in Pakistan

Social Media Disruption During PTI Event in Pakistan

A nationwide disruption of social media platforms occurred in Pakistan during a virtual event organized by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), as reported by internet monitor Netblocks. The disruption affected platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. This incident took place during PTI’s second virtual gathering, and the caretaker government was criticized by PTI for the disruption. Users across major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad reported difficulties accessing social media platforms. This is not the first instance of social media disruptions during PTI events, with a similar incident occurring on January 7.

Key Points:

• Nationwide disruption of social media platforms in Pakistan during a PTI virtual event.
• Platforms affected include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Incident occurred during PTI’s second virtual gathering.
• PTI criticized the caretaker government for the disruption.
• Users in major cities reported difficulties accessing social media.
• Similar disruptions occurred during PTI’s virtual fundraising telethon on January 7.
• PTI has urged the Supreme Court to take notice of internet service suspension during its events.
• Previous disruptions were observed on December 17 and May 9 during PTI events.
• Pakistan ranked third globally in internet restrictions in the first half of 2023.

The frequent disruptions raise concerns about internet freedom and access to information during political events, prompting PTI to seek intervention from the Supreme Court. This incident adds to a series of disruptions that have occurred during PTI events in recent months.

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