New Internet rules to give Pakistan blanket powers of censorship

Last month, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority blocked TikTok. — Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to roll out new Internet rules that critics say will give the government wide powers of censorship after rejecting requests from social media companies for consultation.

Muslim-majority Pakistan already has media regulations that adhere to conservative social customs. Last month, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocked TikTok for failing to filter out "immoral and indecent" content.