Pakistan has successfully conducted the second trial of its social media firewall, aiming to regulate online content and ensure national security. Internet service providers have installed firewalls that enable the blocking of social media apps and restrict audio and video downloads.
Sources told ProPakistani that the firewall installation and trial temporarily affected mobile signals and internet services. The move is part of efforts to curb controversial content and propaganda on social media platforms.
The firewall possesses deep packet inspection capabilities, allowing for the identification of propaganda points and blocking of IPs promoting anti-state propaganda. This initiative aims to safeguard national security and maintain online harmony.
Social media services are expected to return to normal within two to three days. The firewall installation is a significant step towards regulating online content and ensuring a secure digital environment in Pakistan.
Sources confirmed that the firewall will enable authorities to monitor and control online activities, preventing the spread of harmful content and maintaining national security.
ProPakistani reached out to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for an official response but didn’t get one at the time of filing this story.
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As a potential investor, why should I come to your country?
get off
if you want to do something daring in Life then you are welcome.
You don’t
no need to come here… stay where you are… You will waste your investment in corrupt system…
Booton wali sarkar
National Security 😅😅
hello , I live in Hyderabad there is much problem in connectivity, some time we goes 2G internet,
Too weak to help people in unemployment, high taxation , unaffordable prices , extreme high life risk
But best with firewalls . Yeh krwalo in se . Bhikari
What will be the difference between propaganda and exposing corruption?
When you moderate comments please make sure that abusive language is not published. As can be clearly seen, this kind of language has been used in some comments.
As regards this news item, the writer is writing like the government’s representative. This is not good for independent journalism.