Internet users facing more difficulties in accessing some social media sites

Internet users facing more difficulties in accessing some social media sites

Internet users facing more difficulties in accessing some social media sites

On Friday, Pakistan experienced widespread internet outages that severely disrupted digital communications across multiple cities, including Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Karachi. The outages left millions of social media users struggling with connectivity issues, sparking widespread frustration and concern. Many reported difficulties accessing essential online platforms, such as WhatsApp and Instagram, with users facing slowdowns and frequent disconnections.

Introduction to difficulties in accessing social media sites by the users:

May peace mercy and blessings of Almighty Allah be upon all of you! I welcome you to the most popular tech blog "ehsantechcorner" once again with all my heart and respect. Today we are about to tell you about an ongoing issue which is "Internet users facing more difficulties in accessing some social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and most popular and regularly used WhatsApp" Actually the following sites are only down in Pakistan. otherwise, there is no complaint I have heard about it. so we will discuss it in detail below. kindly follow the following article. 

WhatsApp and Instagram are not working in Pakistan and no one knows the reason why.

ISLAMABAD: Widespread internet outages on Friday caused disruptions across multiple cities and left social media users grappling with connectivity issues.

	WhatsApp outages report in Pakistan during the past 24 hours: Down Detector

Speculations on the Government's Role in Internet Disruptions

Some users speculated that the disruptions were the result of a firewall being installed by the government to monitor and keep check on users. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) denied that the issue was caused by the firewall.

A senior official in the PTA said that the outages had triggered queries but they are yet to receive complaints. The cause of the internet slowdown remains unclear with no official communication from PTA, who claim that their systems are working. Users are anxiously awaiting updates and a resolution.

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Impact on Major Online Platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp

Major online platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp seemed to have been hit hard, with users reporting slowdowns and difficulties in accessing messaging and social media applications.

User Frustration Over Continuous Service Disruptions

“Millions of people who depend on these platforms for communication, business, and daily tasks have expressed frustration over the interruptions,” said an internet service provider (ISP). The ISP also complained of users facing continuous disruptions in services since last week.

WhatsApp had been somewhat unusable with users complaining of difficulties in uploading and downloading content.

“Many users had complained of being unable to send or receive messages, or download media through the application,” the ISP said.

Other social media platforms such as Facebook were also affected, with reports of slow loading times and difficulties in uploading content.

“The situation underscored the deep reliance on digital communication in the country, highlighting how crucial stable internet services were in connecting people and supporting daily life in an increasingly digital world,” said a user who has an online business.

No clear communication regarding the down of these sites

As of now, neither the PTA nor major ISPs have provided any clear communication regarding the cause of the disruptions. The lack of official updates has left users anxious and awaiting a resolution. The situation highlights the crucial need for stable internet services in an increasingly digital world, where connectivity plays a central role in both personal and professional life. As users continue to grapple with these issues, the demand for transparency and a swift resolution from the authorities remains high.