“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:
“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.”