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Residents first lamented issues using thebest VPNapps on Sunday, November 9, 2024.

Are VPNs illegal in Pakistan?

Woman hands and flag of Pakistan on laptop keyboard

Data from Proton VPN shows a huge spike in usage of the VPN service after other providers began experiencing issues.

While Pakistan is regulating the use of VPNs, these services are not illegal or completely banned.

Tor browseris another valid alternative.

Beware that this extra encryption might slow down your performance a little.

The graph shows spike in VPN downloads in Pakistan starting from November 9, 2024.

Data from Proton VPN shows a huge spike in usage of the VPN service after other providers began experiencing issues.

Screenshot of a tweet shared by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated US President-elected Donald Trump on November 6, 2024.