Meta-platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger experienced a widespread outage across the globe, including in Pakistan, but have now recovered.
The unexpected event caused millions of users to be abruptly logged out of their accounts, preventing them from accessing their profiles, news feeds, and messaging features. Reports indicate that the outage began with Facebook sessions automatically expiring, leaving users unable to log back in.
While the cause of the outage remains unknown, it resulted in widespread frustration and confusion as people relied on these platforms for communication, news updates, and entertainment.
Many users flocked to alternative social media platforms like Twitter, with "#MetaDown" trending as individuals shared their experiences and concerns.
Although, Meta acknowledged the issue and swiftly addressed it. After a period of disruption lasting between one and a half to two and a half hours, Facebook service was restored. However, some users reportedly continued to experience difficulties accessing Instagram.
Earlier, social media users experienced a wave of disruption today as Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, went down globally.
Everybody checking twitter to see if facebook is down for everyone else #facebookdown pic.twitter.com/Yq1WTsfsqp
— Pizza Dad (@Pizza__Dad) March 5, 2024
This gave me a minor heart attack
— Arshie Larga (@Arshiethromycin) March 5, 2024
Loko ka facebook huhuhu pic.twitter.com/ANGyMSQ30x
People coming to X to check if Facebook down 😛 #facebookdown pic.twitter.com/yPO1fQj9za
— Pawan (@pawankumarindo) March 5, 2024
