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Pakistan: Lift on TikTok block by PTA

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Description

Lift on TikTok block by PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority rescinds its block on TikTok after 10 days.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2020-10-09
in force

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority blocks TikTok for allegedly immoral content.

2020-10-19
revoked

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority rescinds its block on TikTok after 10 days.