The National, Online restrictions spark public outcry in Pakistan, 19 Feb 2024 “Restricted access to social media platform X, formerly known Twitter, has caused outrage in Pakistan amid accusations that authorities are interfering with the political process in the aftermath of the country’s disputed national elections.“
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