Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:41am on 17 Apr 2024,Wednesday International
Pakistan confirmed the suspension of social media platform X, citing national security threats. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, has been inaccessible since February, prompting criticism from the Sindh High Court. The court directed the government to restore access within a week, questioning the decision's effectiveness. The interior ministry accused X of failing to cooperate on critical issues, leading to the ban. Widespread disruptions in accessing X were reported across major cities. The US State Department expressed support for internet access while refraining from direct intervention. Mobile internet services were cut during February's polls due to security reasons.
