Digital blackout: How internet shutdowns devastate the economy and daily life in North Waziristan, Pakistan

The internet is a lifeline for employment and economic stability — especially in remote areas

Originally published on Global Voices

A group photo taken after a meeting between Utmanzai Tribe elders with administrative and military officials and military officials on July 11, 2025, in Miranshah, North Waziristan, Pakistan, where they discussed peace, security, and other community demands. Photo courtesy: District Administration of North Waziristan via journalist Zahid Wazir. Used with permission.