PTA lifts ban on PUBG mobile in Pakistan

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PTA lifts ban on PUBG mobile in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has finally lifted the ban it placed on popular mobile game PUBG after much hue and cry from the public.

In a press release issued on Thursday, PTA said that a meeting was held between the authority and legal representatives of Proxima Beta Pte Ltd (PB).

The company’s representatives briefed PTA members on response to queries raised by PTA with respect to controls put in place to prevent misuse of the gaming platform.

The Authority expressed its satisfaction on measures adopted by PB so far, and emphasized on continued engagement and a comprehensive control mechanism.

It said the representative of PB welcomed PTA’s feedback on the issue and assured that the concerns of PTA would be taken into account. In addition, the company requested PTA to unban PUBG.

Keeping in view the positive engagement and response of the company, the Authority has finally decided to unban PUBG.