“Progressive states shouldn’t need to resort to bans!!"
Pakistan celebrities have taken to social media to voice their opinion against the impending YouTube ban in Pakistan.
On Wednesday, 22 July 2020, the Supreme Court of Pakistan hinted at shutting down the site in the nation because of “objectionable content” being shared on the site.
The popular video-sharing site came under fire after suspect Shaukat Ali was involved in a sectarian crime case.
Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin and Justice Mushir Alam claimed that YouTube users were wrongfully targeting their families after particular court rulings.
It was also stated that the public was provoked against the judiciary due to inappropriate content.
Now Pakistani celebrities have shared their concerns online.
Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas said:
“#YouTubeban There is a massive industry of content creators, digital makers and entertainers in Pakistan that survive on YouTube.
“Filter content would be a great idea but Banning YouTube will only create more idleness and negativity amongst the professionals and the public.”
#YouTubeban There is a massive industry of content creators, digital makers and entertainers in Pakistan that survive on YouTube. Filter content would be a great idea but Banning YouTube will only create more idleness and negativity amongst the professionals and the public.
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) July 22, 2020
Zara Noor Abbas further added:
“#YouTubeban We have already lost too many jobs due to this Pandemic. Lives .. Let’s be moderate in this Ban towards YouTube.
“If downsizing and joblessness continues like this, the next big pandemic could be mental inactivity which will cause further crimes and induce negativity.”
#YouTubeban We have already lost too many jobs due to this Pandemic. Lives.. Let's be moderate in this Ban towards YouTube. If downsizing and joblessness continues like this, the next big pandemic could be mental inactivity which will cause further crimes and induce negativity.
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) July 22, 2020
Renowned actress Mehwish Hayat highlighted that as a progressive country, Pakistan should not ban the site. She tweeted:
“Really? Banning YouTube?? What next – Twitter, insta, FB, Netflix or even WhatsApp?
“Freedom of speech is the basic tenet of any society. In Pakistan, social media provides checks & balances that mainstream doesn’t.
“Progressive states shouldn’t need to resort to bans!! #YouTubeban.”
Really? Banning YouTube??
What next – Twitter, insta,FB, Netflix or even WhatsApp? Freedom of speech is the basic tenet of any society. In Pakistan, social media provides checks & balances that mainstream doesn’t. Progressive states shouldn’t need to resort to bans!! #YouTubeban— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) July 22, 2020
Pakistani television host, Shaista Lodhi recalled Pakistan’s YouTube ban in 2012. She said:
“YouTube ban in 2012 proved disastrous for the industry & is partly responsible of y we don’t have local offices of Google, Facebook, Twitter etc.
“SC point was about regulation. With rules under PECA already being discussed with tech companies, there is NO question about #YouTubeban.”
YouTube ban in 2012 proved disastrous for the industry & is partly responsible of y we dont have local offices of Google,Facebook,Twitter etc. SC point was about regulation.With rules under PECA already being discussed with tech companies, there is NO question about #YouTubeban
— Dr. Shaista Lodhi (@IamShaistaLodhi) July 22, 2020
Saad Ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai on YouTube sarcastically said:
“Any strip club wanna hire me after #YouTubeban? I do have some mujra experience tho.”
Any strip club wanna hire me after #YouTubeban ? I do have some mujra experience tho.
— Saad Ur Rehman (@duckybhai) July 22, 2020
Pakistani rapper Ahmed Ali Bhatt expressed his frustration over the ban. He wrote:
“#PTA Ban the Internet. What you don’t understand or control, you ban it anyway.
“There are so many people who earn a decent living from social media, actors included.
“Instead of a ban you should get better security measures in place. Its not fair to block an industry because of some few bad apples.”
Syeda Tuba Aamir stated that the YouTube ban would not resolve the issue. She tweeted:
“I’m against banning apps/websites. This is not the solution as every social media web has its down side, even on twitter ppl abuse!
“We need better cyber laws to restrict objectionable content & counter bullying. Banning apps will never let us grow in the digital world. #YouTubeban.”
Im against banning apps/websites.This is not the solution as every social media web has its down side,even on twitter ppl abuse! We need better cyber laws to restrict objectionable content & counter bullying. Banning apps will never let us grow in the digital world. #YouTubeban
— SYEDA TUBA AAMIR (@TubaAtweets) July 22, 2020
She further added:
“Countries ban apps cause of geopolitical/security reasons but we are banning apps/sites because of ‘bad influence’ on youngsters. Seriously?
“Urge parents & everyone to check what their kids/ownself is typing & fix the influence. Govt only needs to make & implement cyberlaws #youtubeban.”
Countries ban apps cause of geopolitical/security reasons but we are banning apps/sites because of ‘bad influence’ on youngsters.Seriously?urge parents &everyone to check what their kids/ownself is typing &fix the influence.Govt only needs to make& implement cyberlaws #youtubeban
— SYEDA TUBA AAMIR (@TubaAtweets) July 22, 2020
It is clear that many Pakistani celebrities are against Pakistan’s impending YouTube ban.
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