«Digital blackout: How internet shutdowns devastate the economy and daily life in North Waziristan, Pakistan» in English with a Parallel Translation

Reading time: 
5 minutes
Publication date: 
02/08/2025
Creator: 
Farooq Mahsud
Source: 
Global Voices
Language: 
English
Difficulty: 
C2

A ten-day internet and mobile shutdown in North Waziristan from July 7-17 severely disrupted the local economy, education, and businesses before partial restoration following negotiations with Jirga (tribal council).