ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has said that it has come to its attention that an old press release regarding the shutdown of YouTube in Pakistan is being recirculated online, causing unnecessary confusion among the public.
In a press statement issued here on Friday, it stated that the press release in question was originally issued in September 2012 in compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
“PTA clarifies that the content being circulated is outdated and irrelevant to the current circumstances.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 press statement said.
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, it added.
