Pakistan's top religious body has stated that using a VPN service to access blocked content is against Islamic law and social norms.
The use of VPNs is not acceptable under Islamic law as it enables access to immoral and illegal activities online.
The Ministry of Interior has called for the blocking of all 'illegal' VPNs, citing their use by terrorists for violent activities and financial transactions.
While VPN usage for legitimate purposes is still allowed, businesses and freelancers in specific sectors are required to register their VPNs with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to avoid disruptions.