April 17, 2024: Pakistan on Wednesday announced temporary shutdown of social media platform X over concerns about potential misuse.

The confirmation came from Pakistan's interior ministry which mentioned the shutdown in a written court submission on Wednesday.

Social media users in Pakistan was facing difficulties in accessing the platform since mid-February when jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party called for nationwide protests against alleged rigging in general elections.

However, the Pakistan High Court said the government must restore X within one week after more than two months of disruption.