Pakistan blocks social media apps temporarily on security grounds: Officials ...United Arab Emirates

Gulf News - News
Pakistan blocks social media apps temporarily on security grounds: Officials
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Friday ordered an hours-long shutdown of social media and instant messaging platforms after days of violent anti-France protests. It comes a day after French nationals and companies in Pakistan were advised by their embassy to temporarily leave in the wake of rallies led by an extremist party that paralysed large parts of the country and left two police officers dead. In a notice to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Interior Ministry requested a "complete blocking" of Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and Telegram until the middle of the afternoon. The PTA said it was to "maintain public order and safety". Political parties frequent

Hence then, the article about pakistan blocks social media apps temporarily on security grounds officials was published today ( ) and is available on Gulf News ( United Arab Emirates ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Pakistan blocks social media apps temporarily on security grounds: Officials )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :



Latest News