Shocking Internet Statistics in Pakistan
In Pakistan, 20 million people use the internet to watch inappropriate videos every day. They rely on VPNs because all such websites are blocked in Pakistan. Despite these restrictions, 20 million Pakistanis access these websites daily through VPNs. This isn’t a claim from any random source; this information comes directly from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), a government agency that keeps track of internet usage.
What are you doing using VPNs? PTA knows everything. A chart recently released by PTA reveals that Pakistan’s population is approximately 242.528 million, and among them, 20 million people use VPNs daily to bypass restrictions and access these websites.
You all know that in the past, when controversial videos surfaced, it became a nationwide trend. For instance, when videos involving certain individuals were leaked, the internet search trends in Pakistan spiked significantly.
The Viral Searches of Past Years
Let’s revisit some notable incidents:
- Manahil Malik
When her videos were leaked, Manahil Malik became the most searched individual on the internet in Pakistan for two consecutive days. The terms “Manahil Malik Videos” dominated the search charts. - Umsha Khan
Similarly, when Umsha Khan’s videos went viral, she became the most searched person in Pakistan for two days as well. - Aayem Shah Khan
Another case was Aayem Shah Khan, a 22-year-old from Gilgit. After her videos went viral on social media, she was the most searched person on Google in Pakistan.
The 2023 Internet Search Trends
In 2023, some unexpected names dominated Pakistan’s internet searches. For example:
- Hareem Shah
Her videos stirred significant attention, making her the second most searched person on the internet in Pakistan that year. - Alizeh Sahar
Taking the top spot, Alizeh Sahar became the most searched individual on the internet in Pakistan for 2023.
The Bigger Picture
This trend sheds light on a concerning aspect of internet usage in Pakistan. According to PTA’s data, 20 million Pakistanis use VPNs daily to access restricted websites. This raises questions about the effectiveness of internet bans and the priorities of users in Pakistan.
This article reflects the stark reality of internet behavior and search trends in Pakistan, based on PTA’s released data.
