The Lahore High Court (LHC) has given the federal government a “final chance” to explain its decision to ban social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The court questioned the complete ban, stating that objectionable content can be blocked without shutting down an entire platform. The case stems from a suspension of X in February […]
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Lahore high court seeks report on X ban from interior ministry
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has asked the Ministry of Interior to submit a report on the ban of social media platform X. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Alia Neelum, heard petitions against the ban, including one from journalist Shakir Mahmood. Access to X has been restricted since February 17, 2024. Rights groups, […]