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Pakistan begins providing licenses to VPN service providers

Pakistan begins providing licenses to VPN service providers

  • Pakistan last year cracked down on VPN use to allegedly deter militants, others from spreading illegal content online
  • Pakistan’s telecom authority grants licenses to two VPN companies, says move will ensure data security and privacy
By Shahjahan Khurram ·
18% of Pakistani Internet users use VPN, men among ‘heavier users’— survey 

18% of Pakistani Internet users use VPN, men among ‘heavier users’— survey 

By Shahjahan Khurram ·
Pakistan government’s coalition partner calls for ‘digital bill of rights’ amid Internet clampdown video

Pakistan government’s coalition partner calls for ‘digital bill of rights’ amid Internet clampdown

By Fatimah Amjad ·
Special Pakistan telecom regulator says no VPNs blocked, deadline for ban not yet finalized 

Pakistan telecom regulator says no VPNs blocked, deadline for ban not yet finalized 

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
VPN demand increased 253% in Pakistan between Nov. 24-26 — Top10VPN

VPN demand increased 253% in Pakistan between Nov. 24-26 — Top10VPN

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan VPN ban could hike IT sector operational costs by $150 million annually — association

Pakistan VPN ban could hike IT sector operational costs by $150 million annually — association

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan says over 20,000 companies and freelancers have registered for VPNs

Pakistan says over 20,000 companies and freelancers have registered for VPNs

By Aamir Saeed ·
Pakistan government orders VPN ban, Islamic advisory council declares them ‘un-Islamic’

Pakistan government orders VPN ban, Islamic advisory council declares them ‘un-Islamic’

By Aamir Saeed ·
Pakistan starts VPN registration amid slow Internet speeds

Pakistan starts VPN registration amid slow Internet speeds

By Aamir Saeed ·
After Iran and India, Pakistan imposed highest number of internet restrictions in first half of 2023 – report

After Iran and India, Pakistan imposed highest number of internet restrictions in first half of 2023 – report

By Aamir Saeed ·
Germany warns travelers to Turkey over legal action on VPN use

Germany warns travelers to Turkey over legal action on VPN use

By Arab News ·
Iranians manage to surf the web despite tide of censorship

Iranians manage to surf the web despite tide of censorship

By AP ·
China jails VPN owner for over five years

China jails VPN owner for over five years

By AFP ·

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