Ranked for getting through censorship Facts checked 17 Oct 2026 Scores recalculated live
Best VPN for Pakistan
X is reachable again since May 2025, but major VPN apps have been disrupted since December 2025 and mobile internet is cut during unrest. In total, 2 of the apps we track are restricted in Pakistan.
Top pick right now
ExpressVPN 80/100
Reported among the disrupted apps in December 2025; keep the protocol on Automatic.
Why you'd use a VPN in Pakistan
What is blocked
Bluesky (blocked), Tinder (blocked). The status page has dates and sources for each one.
Not every VPN gets through
Our records show NordVPN (unreliable), ExpressVPN (unreliable), Surfshark (unreliable), Proton VPN (unreliable), CyberGhost (unreliable) and Private Internet Access (unreliable) here, which is why connection status carries extra weight in this ranking.
Before you connect
Results vary a lot between ISPs. Check the community votes on this page to see what is working this week.
Is a VPN legal in Pakistan? Legal with restrictions. The PTA requires VPNs used for business to be registered, and unlicensed VPN services can be blocked by ISPs. Personal use has not been criminalised, but services are throttled.
The top 3 for Pakistan
#1
ExpressVPN 80/100
Unreliable
Reported among the disrupted apps in December 2025; keep the protocol on Automatic.
Try ExpressVPN#2
NordVPN 75/100
Unreliable
NordVPN recommends the NordWhisper protocol; obfuscated servers also help on some ISPs.
Try NordVPN#3
Proton VPN 72/100
Unreliable
Proton confirmed its apps were restricted from 22 Dec 2025. Use Stealth and try servers in smaller countries.
Try Proton VPNFull ranking of the 6 VPNs we track
| # | VPN | Score | Connects here | Visitor reports | Website (OONI) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExpressVPN | 80/100 | Unreliable | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try ExpressVPN |
| 2 | NordVPN | 75/100 | Unreliable | Not enough yet | Website blocked 34 tests | Try NordVPN |
| 3 | Proton VPN | 72/100 | Unreliable | Not enough yet | Website blocked 31 tests | Try Proton VPN |
| 4 | Surfshark | 68/100 | Unreliable | Not enough yet | Website loads 30 tests | Try Surfshark |
| 5 | Private Internet Access | 54/100 | Unreliable | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try Private Internet Access |
| 6 | CyberGhost | 46/100 | Unreliable | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try CyberGhost |
"Connects here" comes from our Pakistan status page. Visitor reports count the last 14 days. Website checks come from OONI measurements over 30 days, refreshed 19 Oct 2026; a blocked website doesn't mean the app is blocked, but you'll need to install the app another way.
How we scored
Nobody pays for a position here. Each VPN gets a score out of 100 from these weights, chosen because the main reason to use a VPN in Pakistan is getting through censorship:
- Stealth / obfuscation
- 45%
- Connects in this country
- 30%
- Privacy & audits
- 10%
- Visitor reports
- 15%
Feature ratings are our editorial scores. If a VPN has too few visitor reports, that weight is shared among the other factors. A VPN that doesn't connect here is capped at 35. How we track
Questions people ask
What is the best VPN for Pakistan?
On our current scores, ExpressVPN (80/100), followed by NordVPN (75) and Proton VPN (72). Scores weigh getting through censorship most heavily for Pakistan and update as visitors there report what works.
Is using a VPN legal in Pakistan?
Legal with restrictions. The PTA requires VPNs used for business to be registered, and unlicensed VPN services can be blocked by ISPs. Personal use has not been criminalised, but services are throttled.
Do all VPNs work in Pakistan?
No. Our records show ExpressVPN (unreliable), NordVPN (unreliable), Proton VPN (unreliable), Surfshark (unreliable), Private Internet Access (unreliable) and CyberGhost (unreliable). Pick one with an obfuscation mode and install it before you need it.
Why does this ranking change?
Part of each score comes from visitor reports in the last 14 days and from whether each VPN currently connects in the country. When those change, the order changes. The formula is shown on the page.
Sources
We earn a commission if you buy a VPN through our links. It never changes what we report as blocked. How we pick