Internet Shutdown
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Government
Tight Security Measures Continue in Pakistan’s Balochistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Balochistan province is facing widespread security restrictions for a second consecutive day. Mobile phone internet services have been completely suspended in Quetta and other areas since midday Thursday, while passenger train services between Quetta and other provinces…
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Government
Curfew and Internet Blackout Enforced Amid Escalating Unrest in Kashmir
DID Press: Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have imposed a curfew in Muzaffarabad and suspended internet services amid escalating political and street tensions, according to local reports. The unrest reportedly stems from the “Joint Public Action Committee,” which has demanded the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Internet Shutdown Disrupts Trade with Pakistan at Torkham
DID Press: A sudden internet shutdown in Afghanistan on Wednesday severely disrupted bilateral trade with Pakistan at Torkham border crossing, causing significant problems for hundreds of traders, customs officials, and truck drivers. According to Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, sources in Torkham…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Majority of Afghanistan Back Strong Response to Taliban’s Internet Shutdown
DID Press: Following nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan, DID Press conducted two rounds of public surveys among its users and readers, the second of which was held on Tuesday morning, shortly before limited internet connectivity was restored across the country.…
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Afghanistan
Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan Sparks Global Concern, Warns Hanif Atmar
DID Press: Taliban government’s suspension of internet, phone, and communication services in Afghanistan has triggered widespread national and international concern. Hanif Atmar, Foreign Minister of the former Afghan Republic, called the move a catastrophe alongside the regime’s anti-women policies and…
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Afghanistan
Nationwide Internet Shutdown Deepens Afghanistan’s Digital Isolation and Economic Crisis
DID Press: A new survey conducted by DID Press reveals that a majority of Afghanistan citizens view the Taliban government’s decision to cut off nationwide internet access as a serious threat to freedom of expression, the economy, and education. More…
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Afghanistan
Internet Shutdown Disrupts Afghanistan Airports, Strands Passengers Abroad
DID Press: Afghanistan’s nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout has disrupted airport operations across the country, causing widespread flight delays and leaving Afghan travelers stranded at international airports, including in Dubai. On Tuesday, Afghan passengers at Dubai International Airport reported that…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Internet Shutdown Sparks Communications Crisis and Human Rights Concerns
DID Press: A nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout in Afghanistan has raised serious concerns over access to vital information, essential services, and public safety. The shutdown has deeply disrupted everyday life and affected critical sectors including humanitarian response, education, media,…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Public Discontent Emerges as Primary Impact of Internet Shutdown
DID Press: A new poll conducted by DID Press reveals that an overwhelming majority of Afghanistan people view Taliban caretaker government’s widespread internet shutdown as a serious threat to social relations, access to information, and the future of the country’s…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad: Afghanistan Internet Shutdown “Ridiculous” and Unwise
DID Press: Former U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad sharply criticized the Taliban caretaker government’s decision to cut or restrict internet access in several provinces, calling it a step that will further isolate the country. In a social media…
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