PTA to Block YouTube Channels of Imran Riaz, Sabir Shakir, Siddique Jan, and Shahbaz Gill
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has submitted a list of YouTubers, including Imran Riaz, Sabir Shakir, Siddique Jan, and Shahbaz Gill, to the government, seeking approval to block their channels. The move is part of a broader crackdown on online content, as authorities cite concerns over anti-state propaganda amid rising regional tensions.

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If approved, the channel bans would mark a significant escalation in Pakistan’s digital content regulations, impacting political discourse and media freedom.
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