TLDR: Pakistan has temporarily cut off internet and mobile phone networks on election day as a precautionary measure against potential violence. NetBlocks, an organization monitoring internet shutdowns, has revealed images of the blocked internet in Pakistan and stated that this is a government action aimed at silencing opposition voices. The country’s upcoming 2024 election is already filled with political conflicts, as the dissolution of the parliament in 2022 has prevented holding elections in 2023. This is due to the ongoing political crisis involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was not trusted and was the target of assassination attempts, and is currently in prison. As of now, the vote counting process has just begun, and the results are yet to be known. The situation in Pakistan raises concerns about freedom of speech and democracy in the country.
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