Fiverr helps Pakistani freelancers maintain their ratings amid internet disruption

Global freelancing platform Fiverr has taken a bold step to help Pakistani freelancers maintain their ratings amid internet disruption.

Internet services across Pakistan have continued to suffer as the government tests its new firewall in a bid to regulate social media platforms.

This continuous internet distortion has caused problems for freelancers and businesses who cater to international clients. Freelancers, in particular, have suffered the worst because they are unable to meet project submission deadlines.

To help Pakistani freelancers in the hour of need, Fiverr says it has marked freelancers from Pakistan as temporarily unavailable to maintain their ratings on the platform.

“We understand that there may be internet disruptions in your area that might make it harder to keep your routine going,” Fiverr said in a statement.

“To make sure any unexpected order delays won’t hurt your ratings, we’re going ahead and temporarily setting your availability status and Gig(s) as unavailable. Keep in mind that this action will not negatively impact your ratings.”