It has come to the attention of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) that an old press release regarding the shutdown of YouTube in Pakistan—originally issued in September 2012 in compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan—is being recirculated online, causing unnecessary confusion among the public.
PTA clarifies that the content being circulated is outdated and irrelevant to the current circumstances. At present, no instructions have been issued by PTA to block or shut down YouTube or any other social media platform.
The public is advised to rely solely on PTA’s official website and verified PTA social media accounts and channels for accurate and up-to-date information.
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