Sindh High Court has directed the federal government to restore social media platform X within one week, as confirmed by a lawyer. This move follows the platform’s limited accessibility since February 17, linked to protests over alleged election manipulation. The Interior Ministry’s directive to shut down the platform was disclosed in court. The court has given the government a week to reverse this decision or face further action. The ruling is expected soon.
The Interior Ministry justified the shutdown citing security concerns, asserting its authority over matters of national security. Both the government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority refrained from commenting initially.
The Interior Ministry hinted at intelligence agency involvement. Critics argue the shutdown aims to suppress dissent post-election controversies. Access to the platform has been sporadic, prompting users to resort to virtual private networks.