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YouTube removed Pakistan's "Lazawal Ishq" due to conservative backlash over unmarried couples cohabiting, though it remains available elsewhere.
YouTube removed Pakistan’s Urdu-language reality show "Lazawal Ishq," a Love Island-style dating series, from its platform in Pakistan, though it remains accessible elsewhere.
The 50-episode show, produced in Turkey and hosted by Ayesha Omar, sparked controversy for featuring unmarried men and women living together and forming romantic relationships, prompting backlash from conservative groups who called it immoral.
The show’s creators cited political reasons for the restriction and advised viewers to use VPNs to access it.
Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) acknowledged complaints but stated it has no jurisdiction over digital platforms, directing concerns to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, which did not respond.
The removal reflects ongoing tensions between younger, digitally connected audiences and traditional cultural norms in Pakistan.
YouTube eliminó "Lazawal Ishq" de Pakistán debido a la reacción negativa de los conservadores sobre las parejas no casadas que cohabitan, aunque sigue estando disponible en otros lugares.