Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:18am on 05 Jul 2024,Friday International
In a bid to curb "hate material" during Muharram, Pakistan’s Punjab government announced a six-day social media blackout from July 13 to 18. Platforms like YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok will be inaccessible. This decision follows a previous ban on X (formerly Twitter) to address misinformation and sectarian violence. The measure, recommended by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s cabinet and backed by the central government, aims to ensure public safety during the sensitive period.
