WhatsApp, Instagram, and other social media platforms down in Pakistan due to surge in protest from Imran Khan’s PTI

As Pakistan faces yet another chapter of political unrest, the country has witnessed widespread disruptions on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, along with significant internet outages. These disruptions coincided with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, resuming its march toward Islamabad to protest what it terms as a “stolen mandate” and unjust arrests. While the government had earlier announced potential internet curbs in protest-affected areas, the lack of official communication regarding the disruptions has fueled speculation about their intent and timing.