Pakistan blocks X

Netblocks reported a significant nationwide disruption to X (formerly known as Twitter) in Pakistan. 

The internet monitor highlighted that the blockage is part of a larger pattern of communication disruptions in the country, amidst political unrest following a disputed election.

The political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) condemned the block, labeling it a shameful act to prevent them from exposing electoral fraud. 

“After shutting down mobile services on election day, X is now blocked because PTI was revealing the rigging,” PTI announced.

This internet disruption coincides with delays in the announcement of the General Elections 2024 results by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), which has continued to release outcomes slowly, more than 48 hours after voting concluded. 

The expected clear results on Friday have been postponed, with counting extending into Saturday.