PTI Urges Elon Musk for Starlink to Address Internet Connectivity in Pakistan

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has publicly appealed to Elon Musk to introduce Starlink internet services in Pakistan, citing the ongoing challenges faced by consumers in accessing reliable and uninterrupted internet.

In preparation for the nationwide demonstration scheduled for Sunday, November 24, the Pakistani government has temporarily suspended mobile phone and internet services in several areas to prevent potential disruptions.

Starlink Services in Pakistan

Millions of Pakistanis will march for the restoration of democracy, protection of the constitution, and support of human rights, according to a statement published on the PTI’s official website, in which the party implores Musk to assist Pakistanis in sharing their narrative with the world.

“The illegitimate, authoritarian regime has not only shut down X (formerly Twitter) since February 2024, abducted and tortured social media activists as well as their family members but is now planning on shutting down the internet altogether,” the statement claimed.

Accordingly, the statement stated that PTI holds the belief that Starlink is the solution Pakistan needs. Two hashtags: “Pakistan under fascism and undeclared Martial law” accompanied PTI’s social media post.

Notably, one of the most well-known providers of satellite broadband services in outlying areas is SpaceX’s Starlink, which owns almost 60% of the 7,500 satellites currently in Earth orbit. But it hasn’t gotten the license yet it needs to do business in Pakistan.