Are Social Media Sites Going to be Banned During Muharram?

Government officials in Pakistan have denied reports of a social media ban during Muharram. A spokesperson for the Interior Ministry denied that any judgments had been made regarding temporary limitations on social media platforms.

The rejection follows news reports that claimed the federal government had rejected provincial requests for a limited social media ban during the sacred month. The spokesperson clarified that no such decision has been made thus far.

The spokesperson for the Interior Ministry underscored that individual provinces cannot determine social media restrictions during Muharram. They clarified that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) may only be directed by ...