Wikipedia Blocked in Pakistan for 48 Hours Over Unlawful Content

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has degraded Wikipedia services in the country on account of not blocking or removing sacrilegious content.

Wikipedia was approached for blocking or removal of the said contents by issuing a notice under applicable law & court order(s). However, an opportunity of hearing was also provided, however, the platform neither complied by removing the blasphemous content nor appeared before the Authority.

Given the intentional failure on part of the platform to comply with the directions of PTA, the services of Wikipedia have been degraded for 48 hours with the direction to block/remove the reported contents.

In case of non-compliance by Wikipedia the platform will be blocked within Pakistan, stated PTA. It added that restoration of the services of Wikipedia will be reconsidered subject to blocking / removal of the reported unlawful contents.

The presser added that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is committed to ensuring a safe online experience for all Pakistani citizens according to local laws.

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