America asks Pakistan to end ban on social media, respect freedom of expression

The US has asked Pakistan to respect freedom of expression and restore access to X and social media platforms.

On social media disruption in Pakistan, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a media briefing: “We are therefore concerned by any reports of restrictions, including partial or complete, on the exercise of freedom of expression and association in Pakistan.” Government-imposed internet shutdowns, which of course include social media platforms.

“We call on Pakistan to respect freedom of expression and restore access to any social media that have been banned, including Twitter, which I now know as X,” the spokesperson said.

On irregularities in the election process in Pakistan, Matthew Miller said that America wants a thorough investigation of this matter.

Mobile internet was suspended on voting day on February 8, after which the country’s caretaker government said the move was taken as a security measure.

According to netblocksGlobal internet monitor, X services have been banned in the country since February 17. geo news informed of.