BIGO LIVE and Likee Are Now Officially Registered in Pakistan

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially registered live-streaming app BIGO LIVE and short-video app Likee in Pakistan. Both applications are now registered under Bigo Service Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., the local entity responsible for the two platforms, according to a PTA announcement on Wednesday. This registration was accomplished under the Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules, 2021.

The rules necessitate major social media companies operating in Pakistan to register with the authority. The regulator expressed anticipation of working more closely with BIGO to enhance content moderation, encourage responsible use of the platforms, and ensure continued compliance with Pakistani laws. The PTA described the registration as a significant step in its collaboration with leading social media platforms and in establishing a secure online environment for users in Pakistan.

Notably, BIGO Service Pakistan was among the first entities to register with PTA under the same regulations. In January 2022, the authority granted registration certificates for BIGO LIVE and Likee, along with Snack Video. For users, this registration establishes a formal avenue for addressing grievances and eliminating content that contravenes local laws.

Other prominent platforms are currently facing similar pressures, with TikTok removing over 23 million videos from Pakistan for violating its guidelines.