A widespread disruption affected internet services and popular social media applications, leaving users across the country grappling with connectivity issues and encountering errors on Saturday.
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a nation-scale disruption to social media platforms across #Pakistan, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube; the incident comes as persecuted opposition leader Imran Khan's political party, PTI, launches its second virtual gathering pic.twitter.com/lwl24Kv5td
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) January 20, 2024
Expressing frustration, individuals reported their inability to access well-known social media platforms, such as X (previously known as Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and the streaming behemoth YouTube.
Why is internet not working in Pakistan? 🤦🏽♂️
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 20, 2024
In Pakistan, there are limitations imposed on internet access and the use of social media applications. Could you please confirm this information?@netblocks
— meddy tweets (@meddytweets) January 20, 2024
Sharka doodle do
— Awab Alvi (@DrAwab) January 20, 2024
Internet a Doodle do
@ 8pm 🦈 Dr Umar Saif 🦈 to save the world from Pakistan
اشارہ ہی کافی ہے #PTIVirtualJalsa #عمران_کا_پلڑا_بھاری_ہے pic.twitter.com/e6IEBXQBt9
As of the present moment, the cause behind this significant outage remains shrouded in mystery. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to issue any statements regarding the matter, leaving users in the dark about the reasons behind the disruptions.
