Part 3: The Fall & The Haram VPN Era (2023-2025)

CYBERSECURITY

2025-02-15

By 2023, Pakistan had declared war on VPNs, forcing users to rely on unstable and often malicious underground networks. Data leaks, unreliable connections, and endless government blocks created a chaotic digital landscape.

Government bans on VPNs led to the rise of unreliable 'Haram VPNs,' further crippling Pakistan’s IT sector.

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