Posted 3/18/2024, 4:37:54 PM
Twitter Remains Blocked in Pakistan; Government Floats Social Media 'Charter' Amid Calls to Restore Access
- X (Twitter) was already banned when the new government took over, though there was no official notification of the ban
- Information Minister Tarar acknowledged the disruption of X and suggested a "charter" on acceptable online content
- Tarar was questioned about press freedom and plans to tackle "fake news"
- Rights group Amnesty International called for restoration of X, citing infringement on rights to free expression
- The statement signed by 28 civil society groups called the disruption of X a "sobering illustration of growing digital censorship"