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TikTok’s been banned in Pakistan and Twitter can't handle it

TikTok’s been banned in Pakistan and Twitter can't handle it

TikTok doesn't create vulgarity, people do, they said.
10 Oct, 2020

Popular for its dubbing, remakes and minimal acting clips; , video-sharing service TikTok soon became a household name all around the globe - with the youth using the application to showcase their theatrical talent and engage with one another.

However, complaints were soon made regarding the "immoral/indecent" content TikTok was promoting, as suggested by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority which banned the social network in Pakistan.

Naturally, the decision caused an uproar on Twitter:

Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari straight up called the society sexist

And others pointed out how the app was more than just fun and games

Some took to protest how this was a suppression of artistic freedom

Others used this opportunity to pitch their own requests to PEMRA

While some applauded the decision

Even their priorities were confused

Saying it like it is

Divided by border, united by content

Banning is not the solution, Iqrar Ul Hassan reiterated

Comments

Ifti Malik Oct 10, 2020 07:44pm
Twitter and Facebook will be next to be banned .
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Truth Seeker Oct 11, 2020 02:48am
Then Tik Tok should ban the people that the government tells them are vulgar.
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Mahmood Ahmad Oct 11, 2020 07:53am
Don’t worry Pakistani people it will come with different new name in few days!!
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IFTIKHAR Oct 11, 2020 08:38am
What is the Qualification of those Running PTA or PTI If the PTA can not traces accounts and get the FIA moved against them PTA should be BANNED
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Ss Oct 11, 2020 09:52am
If freedom of thought and expression is permitted, it is only a matter of time it begins to undermine faith. Do we really want that . Do we want our youngsters to start questioning our religious beliefs .
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Fastrack Oct 11, 2020 06:12pm
We are not blindfolded. This is not the 10th century. Pakistan government gave the company every chance to ban the content people complained against. They chose not to.
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Ehsan Oct 11, 2020 07:08pm
Tribal approach of collective punishment.
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Khan Oct 11, 2020 10:42pm
Excellent decision! The filth has reached its peak & permeated in the remotest corners of the country.
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