Many young Pakistanis now worry that the slowdown is turning into a case study for what happens when a rising gig economy becomes the collateral damage of political tensions.
Usama Khilji, a Pakistani activist, said the digital rights group he leads is convinced that authorities are trying to remove features that normally make the internet faster by temporarily storing content that's frequently accessed.
Digital rights activists worry that Pakistani officials are installing new controls to more tightly monitor social media and to censor political content.
Public skepticism of the government's explanations has only grown as those who rely on the internet to make a living say that the slowdown has continued.
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