PESHAWAR:A citizen has petitioned the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking action against TikTok for allegedly promoting “immoral content” in Pashto during live streams.
The petition claims TikTok Live hosts engage in explicit conversations in Pashto to attract viewership, arguing such content violates societal values and negatively impacts the community. “Our society does not permit these immoral acts,” the filing states, emphasizing the platform’s influence on local cultural norms.
The petitioner specifically calls for the High Court to restrict “vulgar” Pashto-language live streams. Direct TikTok’s administration to enforce stricter content moderation . Take legal action against creators violating community standards .
No specific TikTok accounts were named, but the plea highlights growing concerns about unregulated content in regional languages. The PHC is expected to review the petition soon, potentially setting a precedent for digital content regulation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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