The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has set a deadline of November 30, 2024, for implementing a new policy regulating VPN usage.
Businesses and freelance workers are urged to register their VPN services to avoid disruptions.
The government aims to regulate VPN usage, but not necessarily block it, allowing legitimate use for purposes such as banking and corporate enterprises.
Digital rights experts are concerned about the potential negative impact on privacy and free access to information.