Pakistan has partially lifted restrictions on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, restoring access to some users without the need for VPNs or proxy services.

Many users at X reported that their accounts were available without the use of VPNs or proxy services.

The decision marks the end of months of state-stopped curbs that began shortly after the February 2024 parliamentary elections. Since then, millions of Pakistanis have had to rely on third-party tools to access the microblogging site.

The move comes at a time of increased military tensions with nearby India.

Formerly, Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) LT Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that Indian forces carried out air strikes in six locations inside Pakistan and targeted Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, Bagh and Muridke.

When he spoke during a media briefing early Wednesday morning, he shared that eight civilians were martyrated, while 33 joints injuries. Pakistan’s armed forces delivered a strong and coordinated reaction to Indian air strikes, DG ISPR confirmed.

Pakistan shot five enemy aircraft into retail to India’s attack, according to security sources. The aircraft was targeted after they hit Pakistani territory using the Indian airspace, the sources added.