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Country Pakistan
Region / City National
Networks Affected Curfew style downgrading of 3G and 4G internet from 5pm until 6am, Facebook, Instagram, X (Formerly Twitter), YouTube
Time Period 17 Dec 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
Status Ended
Reference Open Source Link
Description Authorities in Pakistan temporarily slowed down internet services and blocked access to major social media platforms Sunday amid a rare online rally organized by the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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