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PTA Denies Preparing List to Block YouTube Channels Critical of State Institutions - Digital Rights Monitor

Summary by Digital Rights Monitor
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has denied reports claiming it prepared a list of YouTube channels and is waiting for government approval to block them for allegedly running campaigns against state institutions. In a clarification, the PTA said it has not compiled any such list. It added that its role is limited to removing or blocking illegal online content, as defined under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and…
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Digital Rights Monitor broke the news in on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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