Pakistani authorities ban Skype, Whatsapp

October 03, 2013 21:29

Authorities in Pakistan's southern Sindh province today banned Skype, Whatsapp and Viber to facilitate security operations, triggering angry reactions from numerous users of the instant messaging applications.

The decision to enforce the ban for three months was made at a meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah to review the law and order situation. Following the meeting, provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Memon announced the ban on the use of Skype, Whatspp, Tango and Viber.

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