Pakistan has temporarily lifted its restrictions on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. X is unbanned in Pakistan, as some users can now access the platform without using VPNS or proxy services. Many users confirmed they could open their accounts directly. To begin with, the government had imposed these restrictions after the general elections in February 2024, forcing millions to rely on third-party tools for months. Those restrictions have now ended for several users.
This comes during a time of increased military tension between Pakistan and India, in particular a strong military build-up along the Pakistan-India border. On Wednesday morning of this week, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director of the DG ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations), stated that the Indian armed forces executed airstrikes on six separate sites located within the territory of Pakistan, specifically targeting areas in Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, and Muridke. “Eight civilians were martyred and 33 were injured.” Pakistan’s military conducted a strong and coordinated counter-attack against these operations.
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Security sources reported that Pakistani forces shot down five Indian aircraft. They confirmed the action came after those aircraft launched attacks on Pakistani soil using Indian airspace. Pakistan tracked and targeted them during the strikes.
This shift in online access marks a major change in how the government manages digital platforms during political and military crises. The partial restoration of X shows some loosening of controls, though full access remains limited.
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