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George Phillips

Pakistan experiences VPN shutdown – is this a sign of further censorship?

Pakistan flag in front of streetlights.

Update: On Friday 15 November 2024, The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Allama Dr Raghib Naeemi said using VPNs to access "immoral content" was against Sharia and has asked for "illegal VPNs" to be blocked, later declaring them to be "un-Islamic."

The CII advises Pakistan's parliament on aligning legislation with Islamic teachings and has urged users to register their VPNs to ensure traceability and promote responsible use.

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