Is WhatsApp dead in Pakistan?

Have you been experiencing difficulties using social media platforms, especially WhatsApp, over the past several days?

Social media users across Pakistan have been struggling with slow internet speeds, affecting video calls, downloads, and messaging.

According to Downdetector.pk, a real-time monitoring service for internet and social media outages, there have been reports of slow service for WhatsApp and Instagram since last Friday in cities including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Faisalabad.

In July, users also faced issues with Instagram and WhatsApp. One possible reason for these disruptions is the testing of a new firewall intended to block certain content on various social media platforms.