Concerns Rise Over Possible Ban of Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram in Pakistan

Netizens are concerned that the government of Pakistan is likely to ban Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and rumors are spreading on Whatsapp on how to join the groups and reroute traffic before these social media sites are blocked, much like X.

There were complaints of problems using Facebook and WhatsApp following the 10th of Muharram.

Dear all, there are reports of a complete ban on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram being implemented. This comes after X (Twitter) has already been banned for months.

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Facebook and Messenger were blocked on Muharram 10th owing to security concerns, but neither the PTA nor the Interior Ministry issued an official statement.

Earlier NayaTel, sends email to all the customers updating about the disruption, which raised the concerns.

Similarly, people were unable to send voice message via Whatsapp

panicked, distressed People are concerned about social media ban and the majority of the youth work online on Facebook Marketplace, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has not released a statement disputing the claims spreading on social media. Although PTA is fully aware of the potiential damage of blocking social media in Pakistan.

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