In a recent development, social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly known as Twitter), have experienced widespread inaccessibility across Pakistan due to sluggish internet connectivity. The issue came to light on Saturday night as users from various regions of the country reported disruptions in accessing these platforms.
According to reports on Downdetector, the outage primarily affected the website versions of these apps and commenced at approximately 6:40 pm local time. Cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Mir Pur Khas, and Rawalpindi were notably impacted, with users experiencing difficulties in accessing Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, formerly known as Twitter.
Users took to alternative communication platforms like WhatsApp to share their experiences and report the issues they were facing. The outage has raised concerns among the public, but as of now, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has not released any official statement clarifying the reasons behind the disruption.
The widespread unavailability of major social media platforms has sparked curiosity about the root cause of the incident. Users await updates from the PTA to shed light on the situation and provide clarity on when the services are expected to be fully restored. The outage serves as a reminder of the dependence on these platforms for communication and highlights the impact of internet connectivity issues on users’ daily lives.
