Are Torrent Websites Blocked in Pakistan? For Time Being, Yes!

[Geek]

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While we are not sure about the fate of Torrents websites in Pakistan, it is clear that top torrent websites are snipping in and out during past 25 hours here in this country.


Right now all top torrent websites are inaccessible in Pakistan. However, there are some torrent websites which are still accessible, hinting that the blockade is manual and not automatic.


As reported by over a dozen users in last 24 hours, Torrent websites were reportedly blocked last evening but were re-opened late night. ISPs, including PTCL didnt clarify on the issue.


Apparently, same has happened today again. Just moments ago access to all torrent websites was blocked in all major cities of Pakistan.


It is interesting to note that P2P connections are running smoothly, its just the torrent websites that are inaccessible.


It maybe recalled that PTCL had capped P2P connections earlier in March this year. Which were later restored by saying that company had to limit the bandwidth usage during submarine cable outage.


PTCL, on its official twitter account, confirmed that Torrent websites are blocked but hinted that they might get reopened. Company said that there are some issues which are being worked out. PTCL didnt detail the issues.

• TheShiny_Apple @AmeerAbbas8
  @PTCLCares why is the pirate bay blocked again?
  
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PTCL Cares @PTCLCares
@AmeerAbbas8 There are some issues that are being worked on. It may take a day or 2.
7:58 PM - 24 Jul 2013

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It is too early to speculate if torrents are permanently blocked in Pakistan or its just a test run to make sure ISPs ability to block things. We will keep you posted with updates.

http://propakistani.pk/2013/07/24/torrent-websites-blocked-in-pakistan-for-time-being-yes/

 

[miafridi]

Yes, its true. The torrent sites have been coming in and out by time to time. And i guess it is part of their experiment of filtering the unwanted websites. It's not an easy job so sometimes legit sites also gets banned, which are restored later either on demand or by themselves.

 

[zain786]

R yu takin about kickass torrent???

 

[lurker]

Didn't I tell you guys this is what's going to happen once you start telling your Government to become your nanny? ;) It starts by blocking pornography. Then it spreads to other things. Until finally you come to me and tell me, "Yes Lurker, you were right all along. We have screwed ourselves just like you said we would." :lol: