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Pakistan Faces $1.62 Billion Loss from Internet Shutdowns

1/18/2025

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In 2024, Pakistan's economy took a staggering hit of $1.62 billion from internet shutdowns and social media restrictions amid political turmoil. With 18 shutdowns impacting 82.9 million users, the IT sector suffered greatly. The government's crackdown on VPNs further crippled businesses, education, and healthcare, plunging countless citizens into hardship.

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Story summary

In 2024, Pakistan's economy took a staggering hit of $1.62 billion from internet shutdowns and social media restrictions amid political turmoil. With 18 shutdowns impacting 82.9 million users, the IT sector suffered greatly. The government's crackdown on VPNs further crippled businesses, education, and healthcare, plunging countless citizens into hardship.