“The YouTube incharge officer is directed to block 27 YouTube channels,” the judge ordered. The judge also held that the court is satisfied with the evidence provided by the agency regarding the anti-state content on YouTube channels. The FIA, according to the court, started inquiry into the matter on June 2 and presented sufficient proofs regarding the anti-state content.

 

The request by FIA claimed that these networks were spreading harmful and inaccurate information. It was claimed that the material was stoking public panic, spreading fear, and igniting animosity toward government agencies and representatives. The FIA further asserted that the alleged platforms had infringed upon state officials’ privacy and fueled social unrest.

 

The Cyber Crime Wing sought permission under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). Sub-Inspector M. Waseem Khan from the Cyber Crime Reporting Center in Islamabad submitted the formal request. The FIA also asked the court to authorize contact with Google LLC, the parent company of YouTube, for channel removal.

 

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1) Haider Mehdi

2) Siddique Jan

3) Sabee Kazmi

4) Orya Maqbool Jan

5) Arzoo Kazmi

6) Rana Uzair Speaks

7) Sajid Gondal

8 ) Habib Akram

9) Matiullah Jan MJTV

10) Asad Toor

11) Imran Riaz Khan

12) Naya Pakistan

13) Sabir Shakir

14) Imran Khan

15) Aftab Iqbal

16) Reel Entertainment TV

17) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

18) Daily Qudrat

19) Qadir Qadri

20) Charsadda Journalist

21) Naila Pakistani Reaction

22) Wajahat Saeed Khan

23) Ahmad Noorani

24) Nazar Chohan

25) Moeed Pirzada

26) Makhdoom Shahab ud Din

27) Shayan Ali

 

Digital rights advocates have consistently raised concerns over Section 37 of PECA, which grants authorities sweeping and unchecked powers to block or remove online content. They argue that its vague language is often misused to silence dissent, independent journalism, and political expression.