The move comes amidst increasing scrutiny of social media platforms in Pakistan, with authorities expressing concerns about the spread of misinformation and extremist content online. The government has previously taken action against other social media platforms, including blocking access to sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Critics of the government\’s actions argue that the restrictions on social media platforms are an infringement on freedom of speech and expression. However, authorities maintain that such measures are necessary to protect national security and prevent the spread of harmful content online.

It remains to be seen how long the ban on social media platform X will last, and whether similar actions will be taken against other platforms in the future.