Twitter blocks Pakistan government's account in India over legal demand

Twitter blocks Pakistan government's account in India over legal demand

According to the company's policies, it is required to withhold full accounts in response to a valid legal demand, such as a court order.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Thursday, March 30, 2023, 08:41 AM IST
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According to a notice posted on the social media network on Thursday, Twitter has barred the Pakistan government's account from being accessible in India in response to a legal request.

According to the company's policies, it is required to withhold full accounts in response to a valid legal demand, such as a court order.

Twitter blocks Pakistan government's account in India over legal demand

Twitter blocks Pakistan government's account in India over legal demand |

According to Reuters, the account, @GovtofPakistan, is still open for viewing and conversation from countries such as the United States and Canada.

Twitter, as well as the IT ministries of India and Pakistan, did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.