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flag YouTube removed Pakistan's "Lazawal Ishq" due to conservative backlash over unmarried couples cohabiting, though it remains available elsewhere.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The show’s creators cited political reasons for the restriction and advised viewers to use VPNs to access it. flag 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. flag The removal reflects ongoing tensions between younger, digitally connected audiences and traditional cultural norms in Pakistan.

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