The use of 'X' is prohibited in Pakistan's social media platform. Yet some government offices are still using this platform. The Lahore High Court on Friday sought the matter to the Home Ministry and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). X has been asked to give a detailed report on the petitions filed against X ban. The court also sought explanation about which government organizations are still using this app despite being banned.
The petition was heard by a three -member bench headed by Chief Justice Aliya Nilm and a responsible PTA official with the relevant documents at the next hearing.
The bench has asked to clearly explain the legal location of 'X' in Pakistan and some government institutions are still using this platform despite the ban.
Bench member Justice Ali Zia Bajwa asked, “If the 'X' is banned, whose responsibility is it? The PTA lawyer told the bench that users are accessing 'X' using virtual private network (VPN).
The bench indicates that a report should be submitted on 'X' despite the ban, and the next hearing date is fixed on March 25.
Earlier, the government had imposed restrictions on social media and stopped access to 'X', which is a violation of paragraphs in the Constitution of Pakistan's Constitution. The right to information is the fundamental right of every citizen.
Applicants requested the court to withdraw the sanctions on all social media and declare all government directives on this.
