Pakistan, on Wednesday, confirmed the long-suspected shutdown of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that it ordered the temporary blockage in February due to National Security Concerns.

Social media users in Pakistan have been facing difficulties in accessing the Elon Musk-owned platform since mid-February when jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party called for nationwide protests against alleged rigging in general elections.

The confirmation was issued by Pakistan’s interior ministry, which referenced the shutdown in a written court submission on Wednesday.

“It is very pertinent to mention here that the failure of Twitter/X to adhere to the lawful directives of the government of Pakistan and address concerns regarding the misuse of its platform necessitated the imposition of a ban,” news agency Reuters quoted the report as saying.