ISLAMABAD (AP) — An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying on Friday that it violates citizens’ right to speech and expression.
The ban on X has been in place since February, when the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a nationwide protest against alleged election rigging ahead of the Feb. 8 vote that allowed Sharif to come to power.
“We demand that the ban on X, which is known as Twitter, should immediately be lifted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to stop any further violation of human rights,” said Farhatullah Babar, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party. The PPP is an important member of the coalition that allowed Sharif to form a government in March.
Babar is known as a defender of human rights who’s taken stands on civil rights and the protection of minorities during a three-decade career in politics.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Thomas Detry's late birdie assured him of a topALISON BOSHOFF: Liz Taylor's shocking claim from beyond the grave...Kylie Jenner sweetly tears up while enjoying fun motherSW China's Guizhou issues certificate of origin under ChinaAlek Manoah fans 7 in first victory of season as Blue Jays avoid sweep, beat Rays 5String of pars weren't enough for Collin Morikawa as others shot birdies at PGA ChampionshipNepal's prime minister wins confidence vote in parliament, his fourth since taking officeBella Hadid displays her jawStars shining at San Siro as Inter celebrates 20th Serie A titleVinnie Jones 'to discuss new romance' with Emma Ford in second series of In The Country
3.5525s , 6499.1171875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X ,Culture Channel news portal