The recent ban on Fiverr in Pakistan is a sad development for our country. While Fiverr is not to blame for the ban, as it is understandable that they would not want to risk their reputation by allowing orders to be placed from a country with an unreliable internet connection, it is still a blow to the Pakistani economy and to the many freelancers who rely on the platform to make a living.
Instead of blaming Fiverr, we should be directing our anger at the politicians and the PTA, who are responsible for the internet outages that led to the ban in the first place. These outages are a clear sign of the government's incompetence and disregard for the needs of the people.
We need to hold our leaders accountable for their actions and demand that they take steps to ensure that the internet remains accessible to all Pakistanis. Only then can we begin to rebuild the economy and create opportunities for our citizens.