Activists and business leaders in Pakistan are worried about the government’s recent restrictions on internet and social media. They fear that these actions could harm the country’s economy.
Since July, the internet has been slower, with some saying it’s up to 40 percent slower. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app in Pakistan, has also been affected, making it difficult to send documents, images, and voice notes.
Experts think the government is behind these problems. They say the government is using a national firewall and content filtering system to monitor and control what people can see and say online.
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These restrictions could hurt Pakistan’s economy, with estimates suggesting potential losses of up to $300 million in the IT sector. Business leaders are worried that the lack of transparency about the firewall could scare away foreign investors and cause businesses to leave the country.
Many people don’t believe the government’s reasons for these controls. They see it as a way to limit free speech and criticize the government’s involvement in politics. This uncertainty about the future is making things even harder for Pakistan’s economy.
