Anger over Skype, Whatsapp, Viber ban boils over on Twitter

This is not the first time communication services have been blocked in the name of security.

KARACHI: Amidst reports of Sindh government banning instant messaging clients Skype, Viber and other communication networks for 3 months, people took to Twitter to vent out their disbelief and some, their approval.

While the decision seems to have been taken for security reasons, the Twitteratis questioned if the ban on communication services was taking things a bit too far.

Then it was YouTube, now it will be rest of the Social Media. This won't work unless you completely shut down the internet all over Pakistan

— Syed Ali Raza Abidi (@abidifactor) October 3, 2013

Viber, whatsapp and tango banned in Pakistan for three months. Congratulation Pakistan this is the democracy we wanted so badly.

— Mustafa Zahid (@Mustafology) October 3, 2013

They can allow EhsanUllahEhsans n ShahidullahShahids 2 communicate media offices n journos via phones .won't allow poor ppl to use free aps.

— Nida F (@nidaFsameer) October 3, 2013

This proposition by Sindh government to ban WhatsApp, Viber and Skype takes the theatre of the absurd to the next level.

— Maria Memon (@Maria_Memon) October 3, 2013

https://twitter.com/anthonypermal/status/385764860799090689

Small price to pay .. If we can cleanse Khi from criminals. Back to trunk calls, telegraph and chitthi for 3 months! :D

— Dr. Sharmila Sahibah Faruqui (Phd) s.i (@sharmilafaruqi) October 3, 2013

https://twitter.com/FawadKhalid/status/385759456086077440

Sindh govt.only govt which has imposed Excise Duty on Broadband charges above 1500/month. Also only province trying to ban Skype #PPP Losers

— Mo Razak (@morazak) October 3, 2013

Dear Burgers, Sorry abt Skype/Viber/Whtsapp. Excuse us while we catch some terrorists and save some lives. SMS for 3months. Sincerely BBZ

— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) October 3, 2013

Sindh govt needs to explain people on terrorists' communications before imposing blanket ban on cyber communications.

— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) October 3, 2013

According to law it is the federal Govt which can ban what's up,sky and viberas provincial govt has got no authority to block such services.

— Senator Rehman Malik - Official Legacy (@SenRehmanMalik) October 3, 2013