TikTok issues a statement on Sindh High Court’s ban

TikTok has reacted to its suspension by the Sindh High Court with an official statement. The statement read, “We continue to work with regulators, and look forward to serving the millions of TikTok users and creators in Pakistan who have found a home for creativity, fun and vital economic opportunities for many years to come”, as reported by Express Tribune.

The statement also mentioned that, “The creativity and passion of our community has brought joy to households across Pakistan and provided a platform for incredibly talented creators”.

TikTok Pakistan’s latest transparency report revealed that it removed a whopping 6,495,992 videos making it the second most country to get the maximum videos removed after the USA, where 8,540,088 videos were removed.

On Monday, SHC banned TikTok across the country till July 8 for spreading immorality and obscenity in the country. TikTok ban has been imposed for the third time in Pakistan.

Last year, Pakistan blocked the app on October 9, 2020 however the ban was lifted after the TikTok management assured the Pakistani authorities that it will block all accounts repeatedly involved in spreading obscenity and immorality.