#KeepItOn: To defend democracy, authorities must immediately reconnect Pakistan's internet
Access Now, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and the #KeepItOn coalition condemn the suspension of internet services in Pakistan.
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Access Now, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and the #KeepItOn coalition condemn the suspension of internet services in Pakistan.
In the run up to the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, there has been constant paranoia about the state of internet access. This is not unfounded because social media platforms have been blocked at least six times in the past year alone, and the uncertainty was compounded by the fact that there has been complete lack
The uncertainty around the state of the internet itself — notwithstanding whether any disruptions take place or not — taints the process of voting and democracy.
Reckless to impede access to information as people head out to polling stations, says Interim Deputy Director
Not even a VPN service can help with this type of disruption, experts warn. Here's what this means for people in Pakistan as they head to the polls.