Pakistan bans ‘addictive’ online game PUBG

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has temporarily suspended online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), calling it addictive.

In a statement on Wednesday, the telecom regulator said it had received several complaints about the game being “addictive” and a waste of time and its potential negative impact on children’s physical and psychological health.

“According to media reports, cases of suicide attributed to the game have also been reported. The Lahore High Court has also directed PTA to look into the issue and decide the matter after hearing the complaints.

“A hearing will be conducted in this regard on July 9,” it said.

The PTA also urged the public to provide their feedback on the online game before July 10 by emailing the authority.

The Authority also decided to solicit views of the public with reference to the said online game. In this regard public is encouraged to provide feedback through consultation-pubg@pta.gov.pk by July 10, 2020.

— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) July 1, 2020