BIGO LIVE and Likee Are Now Officially Registered in Pakistan
For context, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally registered the live-streaming app BIGO LIVE and the short-video app Likee in Pakistan.
For context, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally registered the live-streaming app BIGO LIVE and the short-video app Likee in Pakistan.
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Key points
- PTA remarked the registration was completed under the Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules, 2021.
- Both platforms have been registered under Bigo Service Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., the local firm behind the two apps, according to PTA's announcement on Wednesday.
- BIGO Service Pakistan was among the first firms to register with PTA under the same rules.
- For users, registration means the two apps now have a formal channel with the regulator for handling complaints and removing content that breaks local laws.
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Both platforms have been registered under Bigo Service Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., the local firm behind the two apps, according to PTA's announcement on Wednesday. Registered Under Online Content Rules.
PTA remarked the registration was completed under the Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules, 2021. These rules require significant social media firms operating in Pakistan to register with the authority.
Notably, the regulator remarked it looks forward to working more closely with BIGO to improve content moderation, promote responsible apply of the platforms, and ensure they keep complying with Pakistani laws.
PTA called the registration an significant step in its engagement with major social media platforms and in building a safe and secure online space for users in Pakistan. Not the First Time.
BIGO Service Pakistan was among the first firms to register with PTA under the same rules. In January 2022, it received registration certificates for BIGO LIVE and Likee, alongside Snack Video. What This Means for Users.
For users, registration means the two apps now have a formal channel with the regulator for handling complaints and removing content that breaks local laws. Other major platforms are already under similar pressure, with TikTok removing over 23 million videos from Pakistan for breaking its rules. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around BIGO LIVE and Likee Are Now Officially Registered in Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
