Pakistan social media

Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling

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Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling

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 … Read more

Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

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Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom

Advertisement Press freedom is a basic tenet of every democratic society, including Pakistan. However, Pakistan’s journalistic history has been turbulent, with periods of relative openness interspersed with harsh restrictions on press freedom, particularly during military dictatorships. The situation of freedom of expression in the country has been a source of worry in recent years. Pakistan … Read more