Author: none@none.com (Sindhu Abbasi)

The Pakistan Government’s Misunderstanding of Technology: A Threat to Digital Freedom With each new legislation and statement, the government of Pakistan continues to demonstrate a lack of fundamental understanding of technology. The recent move by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to crackdown on VPN usage is just another example of this disconnect. The PTA’s plan to block VPNs unless they are whitelisted raises concerns about privacy and digital freedom. In a digital age where cybersecurity is paramount, VPNs are essential tools for protecting networks from hacking and cyber attacks. However, the government’s push for data localisation and strict control over…