Pakistan Sci-Tech

Ata Tarar's remarks about X working in Pakistan draw ire on social media

Tarar in his statement said that X is not banned in Pakistan and it is working.

Web Desk

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13 Mar 2024

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ata Tarar on Wednesday said social media platform X (Twitter) is working in Pakistan.

While responding to a question Tarar said that the platform is working in Pakistan and posts are also being done on the platform.

https://x.com/abduljabbarisb/status/1767791794459120094?s=20

The minister's remarks went viral on social media and users expressed their ire on the statement.

https://x.com/TAB_TAB_HH/status/1767847439120154653?s=20

https://x.com/ZarahKazmi/status/1767924006240555263?s=20

https://x.com/drigh5008/status/1767886919998857681?s=20

https://x.com/MDUmairKh/status/1767865731469775184?s=20

Pakistanis’ access to X (formerly known as Twitter) continues to be restricted despite a Sindh High Court order to restore the microblogging site’s services.

The disruption coincided with protests following the February 8 general election and allegations of vote rigging.

Authorities have not publicly stated a reason for the ongoing restrictions. Due to the lack of enforcement of court orders, the Islamabad High Court has also issued notices to the relevant authorities regarding the suspension of X in Pakistan.