Social Media Platform X Faces Weeklong Outage in Pakistan Without Official Explanation
For over a week, Pakistan has experienced an unexplained suspension of the social media service X, previously known as Twitter, impacting thousands who rely on the platform for timely information sharing. Despite inquiries, neither the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) nor government officials have provided reasons for the disruption that started last Saturday.
NKATI Chief Criticizes Gas Tariff Hike as Threat to Industry
Efforts to access X through VPN services are also hindered, as reported by NetBlocks, complicating user attempts to bypass the block. Amidst the lack of transparency, digital rights advocates, including Nighat Dad from the Digital Rights Foundation, criticize the damage to Pakistan’s image and call for clarity from the authorities.
- 17-Year-Old College Student Missing for 26 Days, Parents Allege Police Negligence
- Seven Killed, Including Bride and Groom, in Gas Cylinder Blast at Islamabad Wedding House
- PTA Warns Public Against Fraudulent Calls and Fake UAN Numbers
- Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits $19.2bn in H1 as Exports Slide, Imports Surge
- Livoltek Launches Innovative Energy Solutions in Pakistan
