“The Pakistani government shut down the internet. I couldn’t even tell my family I was safe”

By Amnesty International

On 6 August, the Pakistani authorities announced they were shutting down mobile internet services in Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province. The government cited security as a reason for the shutdown, cutting off a population of more than 14 million from the most accessible way to connect to the internet. These shutdowns impact daily life, as well […] The post “The Pakistani government shut down the internet. I couldn’t even tell my family I was safe” appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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