The government has restricted access to social media websites like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube, across the country to block the flow of information independently. People are only able to access these services through a VPN.
If you have any reliable VPN recommendations that can help Pakistanis access social media, please share them here.
Windscribe VPN has released a relief code for Pakistan to triple the data quota for free users:
zindabad
Here is a list of free services, will update:
1.1.1.1 CloudFlare Warp
94.140.14.14 // 94.140.15.15 – Open DNS
Setup VPN extension
Browsec VPN extension - no registration needed
Adguard 3gb free
Built-in Opera browser VPN
Built-in Brave browser VPN
ProtonVPN
SuperVPN
Proton VPN totally free with three servers, It’s available on iOS don’t know about android
TunnelBear — towards the pricier side, but very very dependable.
Free VPN servers that can be used using OpenVPN client on both Android and iOS. Download telegram app and subscribe to @vpnfail_bot to download VPN profiles.
I use Express VPN but it ain’t free
their just gonna block the internet it’s useless
Use Opera browser. Comes with a built-in VPN.
People need to stick to VPN providers that won’t provide logs to the government when requested.
From the free alternatives suggested, I would only trust ProtonVPN. Some paid alternatives:
MullVad Vpn
iVPN
ProtonVpn’s premium tier.
For general communication:
Signal (Preferred for video and messages, is able to work around network blocks).
Briar (Based on Tor, very difficult to block).
Session (alternative to signal)
Telegram is okay if you’re using their secret chat service. Regular telegram messages are not end to end encryption.
Whatsapp would be fine but they do not encrypt metadata. Meaning it is possible for them to hand over data to the government that could help them identify you and your contacts. Given that signal exists, there is no reason to ever use Whatsapp in a country like Pakistan.
If you are on PC download type VPN extension for Chrome/Firefox and download it, you can turn it on with 1 click.
If you are on Phone use UC or Opera browser, they have built in VPN option.
HOXX VPN works for me on FireFox
Aloha browswr built in vpn lucky patch to get phone wide
Opera, Brave browser
There is a firefox and chrome extension called UrbanVPN. I find it very reliable.
Proton
surfshark
Nord
Express
For those using pc, Zenmate has worked nicely for me
VPN’s people can use
Opera browser download for mobile or PC it’s built in
ZoogVPN free option
Windscribe free option
Avira free option
Its not a permanent solution but try them out
Share this with whoever you can
Proton vpn i am using it
freevpn for chrome - is an extension for browser
super vpn app for mobile
Sysvpn. Free premium VPN for a month.