Advertisement
News

Govt Begins Blocking Unregistered VPNs

Advertisement

The Pakistan government has initiated a firewall trial, blocking unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the country, citing security concerns.

According to sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), unregistered VPNs pose a risk by potentially granting access to sensitive information.

As part of the trial, the PTA has temporarily blocked unregistered VPNs for white-listing. Businesses including IT firms, software houses, freelancers, and banks have been urged to register their IP addresses to ensure continued access to VPN services. Companies must disclose their intended use and specify their business activities when registering.

The PTA began VPN registration in 2010, and around 20,500 VPNs have been registered to date. However, VPNs remain popular for bypassing content restrictions, with Pakistanis often using them to access banned platforms like X (formerly Twitter), which has been inaccessible for several months. Authorities have stated that the restriction on X will only be lifted if the platform agrees to formally register in Pakistan.

Advertisement
Izaan Zubair

With a passion and curiosity for technology, Izaan is a seasoned writer with four years of experience. His expertise lies in translating complex tech updates into engaging stories. Beyond technology, Izaan keeps a finger on the pulse of worldly news, crafting exclusive narratives that inform and inspire his readers.

Recent Posts

Sindh Approves First Transgender Education Policy Draft

Sindh’s Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah has approved a draft of Pakistan’s first-ever Transgender…

15 hours ago

Biden and Trump Meet in White House, Pledge Smooth Transition of Power

In a historic and cordial Oval Office meeting, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump,…

15 hours ago

Meta supports Pakistani creators in Karachi to inspire a new wave of content

Meta connected with content creators in Karachi through various engagements starting with an event on…

17 hours ago

SNGPL Announces Winter Gas Schedule

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has introduced a revised winter gas supply schedule, aiming…

19 hours ago

Mayor Proposes High-Rise in Slums to Improve Karachi’s Infrastructure

Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, during a visit to the (Association of Builders and Developers) ABAD…

19 hours ago

Spotify Reports Strong Financial Growth with 19% Revenue Surge

Last night, Spotify released its Q3 2024 earnings, continuing to showcase its strong performance as…

21 hours ago