Pakistan bans TikTok reasoning unlawful contents

 

 

Pakistan has blocked Chinese social media app TikTok, citing that the company does not have mechanism to control unlawful contents.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a statement that it took the action following complaints of ‘immoral and indecent’ contents on TikTok.

PTA said they have issued a final notice and have given time to respond and comply with the guidelines.

However, TikTok failed to comply with PTA’s instruction, due to which the authority decided to ban it in Pakistan.  Though PTA has banned the app, it has said that ‘It is open for engagement’ and it would review its decision if TikTok  develops a mechanism to moderate the contents.

Source: AP news