Pakistan cut off Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram – for just four hours

Pakistan cut off Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram – for just four hours

Pakistan shut down several social networks within its borders last Friday but lifted the ban after around four hours.


The nation’s Telecommunication Authority announced the ban, effective immediately, with the following explanation:


Press Release: In order to maintain public order and safety, access to certain social media applications has been restricted temporarily.


— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) April 16, 2021

The Register understands the ban covered Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, plus messaging services WhatsApp, and Telegram.

Four hours later, the ban was lifted.



Press Release: Access to social media applications has been restored.


— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) April 16, 2021

Pakistan bans social media quite regularly, usually for mo ..

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