Islamabad:
A local court of the Federal Capital ordered the blockade of 27 YouTube channels, all led by Pakistani journalists and content creators, in view of their alleged anti-state content.
The judicial magistrate of Islamabad, Muhammad Abbas Shah, issued a two -page order after hearing a request submitted by the newly formed National Cyber Crime Research Agency (Nccia). The NCCIA had argued that the channels were involved in the spread of false and misleading information against state institutions.
The channels include those led by renowned journalists such as Orya Maqbool Jan, Aftab Iqbal, Mutiullah Jan, Imran Khan Riaz and Asad Toor.
“[This propaganda] It is likely that it causes fear, panic, disorder and disturbances in the general public or society with defamatory and false comments. [This also] It violates privacy and damages the dignity of state institutions officials, “he added.
According to the Nccia, through these channels, content creators tried to cause public staff in general and the armed forces trying to create a feeling of bad will between the pillars of the State.
In its order, the Court indicated that after examining the facts and evidence presented by the Nccia investigation officer, the court was convinced that the channels were committing crimes under the Law of Electronic Crime Prevention (PCA), 2016 and the criminal laws in the country.
“The boss/office in charge of the Department of Security/Custodian of records to Google LLC, D/A/B YouTube 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 USA, therefore, is aimed at blocking/eliminating said YouTube channel,” said the order.
