In an effort to block video-sharing website “YouTube”, Pakistan first ordered ISPs to block the site, followed by a more specific BGP route announcement for the block of IP addresses that YouTube uses.
This resulted in YouTube traffic being routed to Pakistan and creating a YouTube blackout for two hours.
According to reports from the BBC, the blackout was probably connected to Pakistan Telecom and ISP (Internet Service Provider) PCCW.
PCCW found it necessary to shut down Pakistan’s Internet access while working out the finer details.
