Pakistan has blocked access to the popular YouTube website because of content deemed offensive to Islam.
Its telecommunications authority ordered internet service providers to block the site until further notice.
Reports said the content included Danish cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad that have outraged many.
But one report said a trailer for a forthcoming film by Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders, which portrays Islam in a negative light, was behind the ban.
“They asked us to ban it immediately… and the order says the ban will continue until further notice,” said Wahaj-us-Siraj, convener of the Association of Pakistan Internet Service Providers.
"Users are quite upset. They’re screaming at ISPs which can’t do anything.
“The government has valid reason for that, but they have to find a better way of doing it. If we continue blocking popular websites, people will stop using the internet.”
Other countries that have temporarily blocked access to YouTube include Turkey and Thailand.
Oh nos, how will pakistani public survive without youtube.
They are frekin ruled by a dictator. People there still don't have basic human rights (freedom of speech, freedom of press etc.) YouTube not that important at this time. No?
which is not even formed/announced yet? Wow, without taking shape/form they have such powers? Please think and find out facts before making a statement.
I have 100% doubt that the Pakistani govt blocked Youtube because of its content against "Islam", there have been way too many political video clips posted there which are more likely to have caused the ban.
I have 100% doubt that the Pakistani govt blocked Youtube because of its content against "Islam", there have been way too many political video clips posted there which are more likely to have caused the ban.
