The social media website X has been blocked in Pakistan for over two weeks. This has raised worries in the Senate. Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi submitted a resolution to ban all social media permanently.
Tangi’s resolution says sites like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube are harmful for young people in Pakistan. It claims social media is used to spread propaganda against Pakistan’s military.
The resolution will be discussed on Monday. If passed, it would fully ban major social media platforms.
Activists criticize the X blockade as dangerous. They say the government banning sites without reason sets a bad precedent. It shows those in power can restrict platforms without being accountable.
The tech industry also strongly opposes a ban. They warn it would severely damage Pakistan’s economy. Banking depends on tools like VPNs, which may also be blocked. Industry groups say banning social media and VPNs could ruin business trust and collapse exports.
So far, no authority has taken responsibility for the X disruption. Service stays unstable, although occasionally restored. The Senate resolution signals a fight over social media’s future in Pakistan. The passage is uncertain. But it reveals a clash between security and freedom in the digital world.
