A claim made by an influencer about a global internet outage scheduled for January 16, 2025, has sparked a humorous response on social media, with many users playfully suggesting they will “save the video for future trolling.” The video, which has gone viral, references an episode from the iconic TV show The Simpsons, in which it is predicted that the entire world will experience an internet blackout on this particular date.

Pakistan is currently assessing the potential introduction of satellite-based internet services by Starlink, a venture led by Elon Musk. This evaluation comes amid ongoing challenges with low internet speeds across the country. However, the launch of Starlink services in Pakistan could pose significant competition for existing internet service providers, prompting them to enhance their networks to remain competitive.