The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a clarification on Thursday regarding the availability of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, for users across Pakistan.
Contrary to some reports, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority confirmed that the social media platform remains inaccessible in the country.
Through its official social media channels, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority addressed the confusion and stated clearly that X’s services have not been restored. This statement comes in response to public queries about the status of the platform, which has been suspended since earlier this year.
The PTA’s clarification followed a legal hearing in the Sindh High Court (SHC). During the proceedings, PTA’s lawyer, Ahsan Imam, informed the court that the authority had withdrawn its earlier notification concerning the suspension of X.
The PTA’s submission was part of an ongoing case, where the court had sought the regulatory body’s stance on the matter.
The SHC adjourned the case for two weeks following the lawyer’s statement, leaving the future of X’s accessibility in Pakistan still uncertain.
This legal development follows an earlier directive by the SHC. On April 17, the court had instructed the Ministry of Interior to rescind its decision to block access to the platform, then still known as Twitter. The Ministry had been given one week to comply with the court order.
The original ban on X, which began in February 2024, was linked to concerns around the country’s general elections. Authorities had cited security and misinformation risks as reasons for the suspension.
However, the ban has faced criticism from activists and social media users, who argue it curtails freedom of speech and limits public discourse on critical issues.
As the case continues, the public and legal experts alike are watching closely to see whether the ban will be lifted, allowing millions of Pakistanis to once again access X.
