Abid Hussain, Al Jazeera, Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance, 26 Nov 2024

“The trial of the new firewall comes at a time of heightened political tensions in Pakistan.”

This is a significant (but underreported) story. While coincidental to today’s events in Islamabad, its timing is also relevant.

In association with the above story:

George Phillips, Tom’s Guide, WhatsApp is the next social media to go down in Pakistan – can you still contact relatives?, 26 Nov 2025

“Messaging app WhatsApp has become the latest platform to be swept up in the current wave of government crackdowns in Pakistan, as demand for the best VPNs has spiked.”

GRB

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