X service are not restored in Pakistan, clarifies PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday issued a clarification related to Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, access for users across Pakistan.

PTA issued a clarification on its social media platform, confirming that X’s services are not restored and are not accessible to users in Pakistan.

Ahead of the February 8 general elections, users were unable to access several social media sites, for which authorities concerned blamed an error. However, on the polling day, the internet was shut down to avoid terrorism, according to the caretaker government. Following the sought-after polls, there were repeated disruptions in accessing X.

Earlier in the day, the PTA’s lawyer Ahsan Imam informed the court that the authority has withdrawn its notification regarding the suspension of X services (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan.

The PTA lawyer submitted the response after SHC sought the authority’s stance on the X ban in Pakistan.

Following the PTA lawyer’s reply, the high court adjourned the hearing for two weeks.

Earlier, on April 17, the Sindh High Court directed the Ministry of Interior to revoke its letter regarding the suspension of social media platform Twitter, within one week.