Pakistan has partially lifted its months-long restrictions on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, allowing some users to access the platform without needing VPNs or proxy services.
Numerous users reported on Wednesday that they could now log in to X directly, marking the first time in months that the platform has been accessible without workarounds. The state-imposed restrictions were originally put in place shortly after the February 2024 general elections, forcing millions across the country to rely on third-party tools to reach the site.
The timing of the access restoration coincides with escalating military tensions between Pakistan and India.
Earlier, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that Indian forces had launched airstrikes on six Pakistani locations, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, and Muridke.
In a media briefing early Wednesday, Lt Gen Chaudhry reported that eight civilians were killed and 33 injured in the attacks. He also confirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces launched a strong, coordinated response, shooting down five Indian aircraft in retaliation after they crossed into Pakistani airspace and carried out strikes.
