Pakistan's Technology Movement - Bringing YouTube & Facebook to the Masses

 Pakistan's Technology Movement - Bringing YouTube & Facebook to the Masses

A small but growing community in Pakistan hopes to bring YouTube and Facebook to the masses, as well as other services censored by the government. The movement has been called Pakistan's Technology Movement, and its members have managed to deliver YouTube videos via text messaging on their cell phones, according to an article by Dawn, a Pakistani newspaper. They also aim to bring Facebook back online in the country after its ban following the controversial Prophet Mohammed video posted on it earlier this year.

The Benefits of Internet

Internet has made a huge impact on our lives in Pakistan. It has given us access to information from all over the world, and it has opened up many doors for our people. The internet is not only a source of knowledge, but it also provides an opportunity for those who cannot attend school or university because they are too far away or they cannot afford to pay for tuition, or their parents refuse permission. The internet allows them to learn and educate themselves at their own pace, without any constraints.

Accessibility

Pakistani entrepreneurs are working hard to bring more modern technology into their country. Pakistan ranks third in terms of active internet users, but only around 10% of those people have access to a computer and less than 1% have access to a smartphone. Much of this lack of access is due to infrastructure issues, as well as cultural barriers. One example of an entrepreneur who is trying to bridge these gaps is Faisal Khan, who has set up a business installing Wi-Fi hotspots all over Pakistan.

Cost

We believe that Pakistan's technology scene is on the brink of a major breakthrough and we want to be part of it. We are bringing video streaming services like YouTube and Facebook to the masses.

Power Outages

In Pakistan, power outages are often a major issue. This is because all of the electricity in Pakistan comes from outside sources like coal and natural gas. When these sources are disrupted for any reason, such as natural disasters, terrorism or political instability, then there is not enough electricity for everyone in Pakistan. 

The government of Pakistan has taken some steps to reduce the number of power outages and ensure that people have access to power when they need it most.

Digital Divide

In Pakistan, only 10% of people have access to the internet. This is due in part to a digital divide that is present in many developing countries. The digital divide is a term used to refer both to a social and economic gap between those who have more access to technology and those who do not. 

This inequality has led many Pakistanis without internet access or appropriate technology skills and knowledge feel as if they are being left out of global conversations and culture, as well as hampering their economic opportunities.