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July 12, 2025An Islamabad District court has temporarily suspended the ban on several YouTube channels that were blocked for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content against the government and military. The original order, released on Tuesday, targeted 27 channels run by Pakistani journalists and influencers. Journalists Matiullah Jan and Asad Toor successfully challenged the ban, followed by five others who were also granted a relief. Petitioners argued they were not given prior notice, thus violating their constitutional rights.
The ban attracted significant criticism from rights groups and legal bodies, who called it an attack on free speech. Meanwhile, the government has indicated that possible criminal action may be taken against the channel owners.
