On Sunday, 24th of Nov, WhatsApp users across Pakistan faced widespread disruptions, particularly in Punjab, Karachi, and some areas of Balochistan. The outage, tracked by Downdetector, saw a surge in complaints, with users unable to send messages or make voice calls, and many also reported problems downloading media files. NetBlocks, a cybersecurity watchdog, confirmed the restriction on WhatsApp's backends in Pakistan, linking the blackout to security measures ahead of the opposition party PTI's planned protest on November 24. Although the cause of the outage was not officially confirmed, the timing raised suspicions of preemptive action by the government. In response, many users turned to VPNs to bypass the disruptions, with some freelancers expressing concern over the ongoing restrictions and their impact on the tech community in Pakistan.