According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), there has been a 15% surge in internet usage since the lockdown came into effect on March 24. Dr Farhan Virk, a social media activist, said: “Only the privileged have access to Netflix. The rest are sharing content like the series Ertugrul via pen drives. The surge in internet use is also raising alarms over privacy breaches which are likely to increase in the coming days. Celebrities in lockdownFrom distributing rations among the destitute to giving live performances through their social media platforms, celebrities are keeping public morale high during self-isolation.

Source: The Express Tribune April 16, 2020 13:30 UTC