On Friday, WhatsApp users across Pakistan experienced difficulty accessing the app through mobile data, a problem that has persisted for several weeks.
While users were unable to send messages or use the app on mobile networks, many reported that it still functioned properly when connected to Wi-Fi, allowing voice messages and video files to be sent.
Downdetector, a website that tracks service outages, confirmed the widespread issue, particularly in major cities such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi.
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Despite the growing concerns, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) did not release any official statement regarding the disruption.
The timing of the WhatsApp disruption coincided with a planned protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Rawalpindi, sparking speculation that the outage could be related to state security measures.
Internet service disruptions have become more frequent in Pakistan, with the government often attributing them to technical issues like damaged submarine cables or service provider adjustments. However, analysts have suggested that such outages often coincide with politically sensitive events.
