Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PUBG takes another life of a teenage boy

On Sunday, a 16-year-old boy from Lahore committed suicide after his parents stopped him from playing an online multiplayer game PlayersUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). This is not the first time when PUBG has claimed the life of teenagers in Pakistan. In June 2010, a 20-year-old boy committed suicide in Saddar Bazaar neighborhood in North Cantonment as … Read more

Aamir Liaquat Hussain praises IHC’s order to unban PUBG

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Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain has termed Islamabad High Court’s decision to unban online game PUBG as an ‘exemplary move’. Taking to his twitter handle on Friday, Aamir Liaquat Hussain said the Islamabad High Court has given an ideal decision. He said Pakistanis nowadays have very limited sources of entertainment and … Read more

IHC orders to remove ban on online game PUBG

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Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday has ordered Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to remove ban on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game. According to the details, the court has ordered to lift ban on the online game PUBG. Justice Aamer Farooq of the bench, while hearing the case announced the verdict that was reserved on July 14. … Read more

PUBG Ban: Fawad Chaudhry opposes PTA’s decision

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Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Science and Technology has said that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) should not force a ban on the popular multiplayer online battle game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Taking to his twitter handle on Sunday, Fawad Chaudhry “PTA should not ban the game called PUBG. While I am personally against such ban”, he … Read more

Ducky Bhai criticizes PUBG ban in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned the online game Players Unknown Battleground  (PUBG) temporarily in Pakistan. With the ban, the future of many E-sports players gets at risk. One of famous celebrities Waqar Zaka has always been vocal about things which are not appreciated in Pakistan like the emergence of E-sports, as many people believe … Read more

PUBG ban: PTA to take final decision today

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has concluded hearing whether ban on online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) will be extended or removed.

The authority, earlier issued a hearing notice to all respondents. It had allowed them to join the meeting via video link because of the ongoing coronavirus situation.

Meanwhile, #PTALiftBanOnPUBG is trending on Twitter as social media users demand to lift PUBG ban from Pakistan.

A temporary ban was imposed on the battle royale game on July 1. The authority said it received ‘numerous complaints against PUBG wherein it is stated that the game is addictive, wastage of time and poses a serious negative impact on the physical and psychological health of children.’

Petitions were filed against the ban in the Sindh High Court (SHC) and the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

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PUBG Ban: Will the ban on the game be extended or removed?

PUBG Season 8 Begins from July 22 on PC, July 30 on consoles

The fate of online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds  (PUBG) will be decided tomorrow that is July 9th by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). PTA will decide if the ban on the game will be extended or removed for the use. According to details, the authority has issued a hearing notice to all respondents. The meeting will … Read more

PTA bans PUBG in Pakistan

Waqar Zaka & other PUBG lovers demand justice from government

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has banned the game PUBG across Pakistan today. According to a statement issued by PTA’s spokesperson, PUBG’s game service has been temporarily suspended in Pakistan. Press Release: In view of complaints received from different segments of society, PTA has decided to temporarily suspend the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game. pic.twitter.com/ZUea4G277k — PTA … Read more