Internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported major disruptions to internet connectivity across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) following President Asif Ali Zardari's imposition of emergency rule and suspension of the PTI-led provincial government. The federal government justified the emergency measures by citing escalating militancy and security concerns, while opposition leaders criticised the decision amid planned protests …
Internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported major disruptions to internet connectivity across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) following President Asif Ali Zardari’s imposition of emergency rule and suspension of the PTI-led provincial government. The federal government justified the emergency measures by citing escalating militancy and security concerns, while opposition leaders criticised the decision amid planned protests demanding former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s release. Following the declaration, federal authorities authorised the deployment of military personnel to support the civilian administration. NetBlocks confirmed significant connectivity disruptions as political tensions intensified across the province. The developments raise concerns about internet access, freedom of expression, and the potential impact of connectivity restrictions on citizens’ ability to communicate, access information, and exercise their right to peaceful assembly. The incident highlights broader questions surrounding digital rights and internet shutdowns during periods of political unrest.
