ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has strongly denied reports circulating on social media that TikTok is set to be immediately banned across Pakistan, describing a viral notification bearing its name and official logo as fake, baseless and misleading.
A document circulating across various social media platforms claimed that the PTA had decided to impose an immediate nationwide ban on the popular video-sharing application. The purported notification was dated November 4, 2026, and suggested that the decision had been taken after reviewing content on the platform and assessing potential risks associated with it.
However, responding to the rumours, the PTA issued an official clarification, stating that it had neither made any decision to ban TikTok nor issued any notification announcing such a move.
The authority clarified that the document being shared online was entirely fake and that the claims contained in it did not reflect the facts.
The PTA also urged citizens and social media users not to believe or circulate unverified reports, rumours or fabricated official documents without first checking their authenticity.
It advised the public to rely only on the authority’s official website and verified social media accounts for accurate information about its decisions and announcements.
The clarification comes amid the circulation of misleading content online, highlighting the importance of verifying official statements before sharing them.
