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Why are WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram facing disruption in Pakistan?

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If you are facing issues while using Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or any other application, you are not alone, and thousands are reporting these issues.

Social media users across the country are facing challenges over the weekend due to significant internet disruptions affecting various cities from Friday. Besides TikTok and Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms have been experiencing disruptions.

Amid the unwanted situation, social media users have reported problems with WhatsApp messages failing to download.

WhatsApp Down in Pakistan?

Global internet watchdog Downdetector also shared update about noted that WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have been slow for several hours, with complaints increasing again on Saturday.

Similar disruption was reported in mid-july as authorities were reportedly testing new firewall designed to block certain social media content.

‘Pakistan’s Digital Firewall’

Authotites have not revealed much details about installing national firewall to enhance its ability to block dangerous content and improve cybersecurity.

While the firewall aims to boost national security and data protection, experts have expressed concerns about its potential use for internet censorship and privacy issues. People also linked disruption with Firewall.

Social medial platform X down for users globally

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