Pakistan internet disrupted as opposition launches poll campaign

Internet and social media services across Pakistan were severely disrupted Sunday night as the party of jailed former PM Imran Khan prepared to launch a massive online campaign ahead of elections. Khan and most senior leaders of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) have been rejected as candidates for the February 8 vote in what they say is a campaign by the military-led establishment to thwart their participation. PTI planned a massive national and global telethon Sunday evening to launch its manifesto and raise campaign funds, but internet disruptions started from early evening.