PTA website reportedly hacked
After ban on PUBG game in Pakistan by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), PTA’s website has reportedly been hacked.
The PTA has temporarily banned PUBG game across the country.
This is an online multiple shooter that has been blamed for inciting violence in kids leading them to commit suicide.
Recently there were two cases of teenager in Punjab who commited suicides and their parents, including the Punjab police blamed the entire matter on the PUBG requesting a ban in Pakistan for the multiplayer game.
According to a notification issued by the PTA, PUBG has been temporarily suspended, upon receiving requests from different segments of society including Punjab police in this regard.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, PTA stated that it has received numerous complaints against PUBG wherein it was said that “the game is addictive, a waste of time and poses a serious negative impact on the physical and psychological health of children”.
“Some cases of suicide attributed to PUBG game have also been reported in the weeks leading up to this decision by PTA,” it added.
Earlier in May, the Lahore High Court had also directed PTA to look into the issue and decide the matter after hearing the complainants. In this regard, a hearing is scheduled to be conducted on July 9, 2020.
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