Pakistan VPN ban: how to stay safe online and bypass restrictions

VPN usage in Pakistan has never been so high, the government is set to introduce a new policy that could potentially ban the use of “unregistered” services starting today, November 30, 2024. People in Pakistan have been turning en masse to VPN services throughout 2024 as they look for a way to bypass growing censorship online. WhatsApp is just the latest social media platform currently blocked in the country. The block came two days after authorities restricted Bluesky amid a surge in popularity worldwide. X, Facebook, and Instagram also can’t be accessed without a VPN. I’ve spoken with some experts…