'False and misleading’: PTA dismisses claims of TikTok ban in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday dismissed reports of a ban on video-sharing platform TikTok as “false and misleading”, clarifying that no notification to that effect had been issued. In a post on social media platform X, the authority said that a fake notification regarding an alleged ban on TikTok was being circulated on social media. “PTA clarifies that no such…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has refuted false claims that a ban has been imposed on the video-sharing platform TikTok in Pakistan, labeling the information as "false and misleading." In a statement shared on social media platform X, the authority clarified that no notification had been issued regarding the alleged ban.
The PTA advised the public not to share or rely on unverified information, urging them to obtain accurate details from the PTA's official website or verified social media channels. Previous attempts to ban TikTok in Pakistan, driven by concerns over indecent content, have been met with legal challenges and temporary suspensions.
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