Pakistani PM Faces Backlash for Congratulating Trump on Banned Platform

Shehbaz Sharif's use of VPN to access X draws criticism amid Pakistan's national ban on the platform.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Donald Trump on X, despite the platform being banned in Pakistan.
Sharif's message was flagged with a Community Note highlighting his use of a VPN, which is against Pakistani law.
The ban on X was imposed due to national security concerns and non-compliance with local regulations.
Critics accuse the Pakistani government of hypocrisy for restricting public access while officials bypass the ban.
The restriction on X has been controversial, with some suggesting it aims to suppress dissent and opposition voices.