Pakistan’s government has deployed Chinese technology to build a national internet “firewall”. The project aims to upgrade the government’s web monitoring capabilities. This new firewall has been installed as part of Pakistan’s internet infrastructure. Trials of the system were responsible for complaints of poor internet connectivity.
The new firewall will allow authorities to monitor online traffic and regulate the use of popular apps. This has sparked concerns about the potential to stifle dissent. The government will maintain the firewall to curtail online opposition. The decision has been met with widespread criticism from human and digital rights advocates.
