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SHC expresses annoyance on PTA’s conflicting statements on X ban

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SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) expressed concerns over conflicting statements made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regarding the ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Mohammad Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Omar Sial, was hearing petitions challenging the suspension of mobile internet services and the continued inaccessibility of X despite the withdrawal of the ban.

The Chief Justice Sindh High Court expressed annoyance over at the PTA’s change of stance and inquired whether it was professional misconduct or misrepresentation. “Who gave you these instructions, tell me the name, we are sure the instructions must have been issued” CJP remarked.

The Chief Justice Sindh High Court said that the Deputy Attorney General also remained silent on this occasion, the chairman of PTA can be summoned on this matter and court will take contempt of court action on it.

The Sindh High Court asked the lawyer of PTA, do you want the court to review the order.

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Decline in users witnessed after Elon Musk acquired X

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Decline in users witnessed after Elon Musk acquired X

 X user growth slows after Elon Musk takeover. Before Musk, X saw annual growth of at least 10%. X stopped sharing user data publicly after Musk’s acquisition. Elon Musk acquired the social media company X (Twitter) for $44 billion in October 2022, and since then, the platform has encountered several challenges. A recent report indicates … Read more

SHC orders PTA to restore social media site ‘X’

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SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore the suspended social media site X across the country.

In the statement released by the court, it has been said that the X service should be restored without any interruption or shutdown.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the Minister of Interior has stated that the directive to close X has not been issued. The Prime Minister, the Interior Minister, and the Minister of IT are using X by installing a VPN and telling the nation that X is not closed.

Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi inquired about who closed the sites and who ordered to keep them closed.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that only the PTA has the authority to shut down the X, to keep the service slow.

The petitioner’s lawyer added that journalists and those whose livelihoods are linked to X are facing serious difficulties. The millions of people associated with media and research are facing difficulties due to the closure of X.

Justice Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi asked how many days X service is closed. We have already ordered to open internet service in a petition.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that this application is different from the case. The day Commissioner Rawalpindi stated how we rigged X has been closed since that day.

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X (Twitter) once again goes down in Pakistan

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X (Twitter) Down in Pakistan

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According to Downdetector, a website that tracks online service statuses, there has been a rise in complaints from users in Pakistan who are unable to access X (formerly Twitter). Their data shows that X went down around 8:30 pm, and users in Pakistan are still unable to use the service. It’s worth noting that internet … Read more

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Former Prime Minister and President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif has reacted to the violation of Pakistan’s airspace by Iran. In a message on the social media platform, X Shehbaz Sharif said that, surprised by Iran’s violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, this attack is against our spirit of friendship, soul, and principles of good … Read more

Caretaker PM calls world to play role for ceasefire in Gaza

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Israel bombarded the Jabalya refugee camp yesterday. Hundreds of people were martyred, including women and children. The event was unforgettable for the humanitarian world. Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar ul Haq Kakar strongly condemned Israel’s targeting of civilians in Gaza, Bol News reported. In a statement on social media platform X, the caretaker PM said … Read more

Elon Musk Considers Monthly Fee to Combat Bots on X

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Political advertising returns to X in advance of 2024 US election

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X aka Twitter to have more video features for premium users

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Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) aims to enhance the video interface. CEO Linda Yaccarino emphasizes a robust video platform. Premium users can upload longer videos and download videos. A few months back, Elon Musk, who owns X (previously known as Twitter), expressed his interest in enhancing the platform’s video interface to create a more engaging … Read more

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Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia to Investigate Migrant Killings

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Bridge Collapse Tragedy Kills Workers in India’s Mizoram State

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X Plans New Look for News Links Display

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Saudi Government Establishes New Council for Holy Mosques

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