A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking an immediate ban on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. The petition, submitted by a citizen named Aslam through Advocate Nadeem Sarwar, names the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) as respondents.
The petition claims that a significant number of people in Pakistan operate YouTube channels, which are allegedly being used for blackmail and to gain views by uploading inappropriate content. It further states that social media platforms allow videos to be uploaded without licensing, leading to the spread of fake videos on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. The petition also alleges that YouTubers are showcasing women in their vlogs, which it argues is damaging the family structure.
The petitioner has requested the Lahore High Court to enforce the Citizen Protection Rules and issue an order to shut down all social media platforms in Pakistan. The petition highlights concern over the unregulated use of social media, which it claims has led to a rise in unethical practices. It urges the court to direct the implementation of mandatory licensing for uploading content on these platforms.
