The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that the viral press release about the YouTube ban is outdated and dates back to 2012.
It has come to the attention of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) that an old press release regarding the shutdown of YouTube in Pakistan—originally issued in September 2012 in compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan—is being recirculated online, causing unnecessary confusion among the public.
PTA clarifies that the content being circulated is outdated and irrelevant to the current circumstances. At present, no instructions have been issued by PTA to block or shut down YouTube or any other social media platform.
The public is advised to rely solely on PTA’s official website and verified PTA social media accounts and channels for accurate and up-to-date information.
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On the other hand, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar strongly condemned India’s decision to block YouTube channels of Pakistani media, journalists, and anchors following the Pahalgam incident.
In a series of phone calls with media representatives, Tarar expressed solidarity with journalists and media organisations affected by India’s move. He praised Pakistani media for effectively countering Indian propaganda and presenting Pakistan’s stance to the world with logic and professionalism.
The minister accused India of imposing restrictions to conceal its global embarrassment. “Such actions cannot suppress facts or hide Pakistan’s position from the world,” he said, emphasising the failure of India’s narrative internationally.
YouTube has introduced a new AI-powered feature that allows users to create custom instrumental music for their videos. The company announced that this tool is being added to the Creator Music marketplace, where users can generate unique background music by simply typing instructions.
The feature, called “Music Assistant,” lets users describe the type of music they want, including instruments, mood, or video style. For those unsure of what to write, pre-made prompts will also be available. The best part? The AI-generated music is free to use and won’t trigger copyright claims.
