PUBG got banned in Pakistan and social media is FREAKING OUT
PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds, or more commonly known as PUBG, has been in the news for quite some time now. The game has millions of players in Pakistan alone and is widely accepted and played. With over 600 million downloads globally, it is a fan favorite everywhere. Sadly, it’s in the news in Pakistan for all the wrong reasons
PUBG just got banned in Pakistan after PTA said that there were “complaints from different segments of society” against the game
According to the official statement by PTA, the reasons for a “temporary suspension” of the game have been cited as “addictive” nature of the game, alleged wastage of time and “serious negative effect on the psychological and physical health of the [sic]Children”.
PTA has received numerous complaints against PUBG wherein it is stated that the game is addictive, wastage of time and poses serious negative impact on physical and psychological health of the children. pic.twitter.com/GDJqTeuTaf
— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) July 1, 2020
It also cited media reports where suicide was connected to the game. Although the causes of death by suicide are extremely complex and can’t exactly be simplified to one exact reason. Would be worth noting if there were notes left behind by the victims, blaming the game.
On July 1, PTA released a statement saying they are applying a “temporary suspension” of the game. A permanent ban will be considered after lengthy discussions with experts as directed by the Lahore High Court, on July 9, 2020.
According to media reports, cases of suicide attributed to PUBG game have been reported. Honorable Lahore High court has also directed PTA to look into the issue and decide the matter after hearing the complainants. In this regard, a hearing is being conducted on 9th of July 2020
— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) July 1, 2020
After news of PUBG getting banned in Pakistan began circulating, heartbroken fans had a lot to say
#PUBG Players To PTA
right now: pic.twitter.com/t4xPqtWwRO— Usamakhan (@usamakh12) July 1, 2020
Beleive me
Pubg ban hurts more than a Breakup.#PUBG_MOBILE #PUBG #pubgban pic.twitter.com/fNUlMSH7NE— Hanzal Lah حنظلہ 🚬 (@Hanzallah69) July 1, 2020
PUBG ban in Pakistan…
Meanwhile Pubg Lovers be like : 👇#PUBG#PUBGMOBILE pic.twitter.com/mWMWRBwOQJ— Umaima 🐼🇵🇰 (@U_Pandaa) July 1, 2020
Some were quick to point out that this is a silly decision for a much more serious issue
If PUBG is getting banned because some childs commited suicide by overdose. Let me remind you that hundreds of students commits suicide every year because of mental pressure & overburden they face in universities. Ban those institutes,This is not how things work. Ridiculous #PUBG pic.twitter.com/bhyPC5cCWI
— Aqib Raza (@Aqiibraza) July 1, 2020
Lets BAN these things instead of HARMLESS games.#PUBG @PTAofficialpk pic.twitter.com/L3T01QIhih
— Nommy 🏴 (@Numair_817) July 1, 2020
Others were having a good laugh at the expense of the fans of the game
Abba Harmonium pic.twitter.com/vdIKrtHgsV
— Mian Omer (@Iam_Mian1) July 1, 2020
Pubg is temporarily blocked in Pakistan
Meanwhile : #PUBG pic.twitter.com/TOf8P1KAjZ
— Muhammad Irfan khan (@Muhamma81056128) July 1, 2020
#PUBG players Rightnow: pic.twitter.com/QOYILwpipO
— JahanZaib (@JahanZaibb_) July 1, 2020
Some even called out the authorities saying it was a nonsensical move that PUBG was banned in Pakistan when there are actual, much more serious causes for high rates of young people dying by suicide
Suicides Rate bcz of University pressure and Family Problems is much high than to #PUBG so should we must bann both systems?
People die on road accidents should we bann roads & bikes?
NO NEVER
INSTEAD WE TEACH THEM HOW TO COPE UP WITH THINGS#pubgban is NONSENSE DECISION— Shaheer Shafiq (@Shaheersays) July 1, 2020
Another milestone achieved! Shame @PTAofficialpk #PUBG pic.twitter.com/k1Y0uk6TdS
— Shehzad Ahmed Xunzai (@ShehzadXunzai) July 1, 2020
Of course, this opportunity couldn’t have been let go by the meme makers of Pakistani social media and they have descended with some savagery after news of PUBG getting banned in Pakistan
Let's do some Celebration ❤️😂 #pubgbanned pic.twitter.com/vLAy3bTllm
— Mian Omer 🇵🇰 (@Iam_Mian) July 1, 2020
Famous pictures of some extinct species in Pakistan 😂#PUBG pic.twitter.com/wJcUYVySSY
— Aesthetic words🖌️(Rimshii ka bdy 06 july 🎂🎉🎈✨) (@medico_writes) July 1, 2020
Players of other games also took this opportunity to troll PUBG players
PUBG players vs COD players#PUBG pic.twitter.com/wHiLn1FHVJ
— Allergy (@its__muneeb) July 1, 2020
Ludo lovers now to PUBG lovers #PUBG #Ludo https://t.co/UbZntfynH3
— Mî§híīî ❤ (@mishiiii11) July 1, 2020
#Pubg banned … pic.twitter.com/WNJRV0rPlH
— ME (@Murshadd_) July 1, 2020
Of course, there were jokes that the players now have time for other things that they had put on hold in their lives after PUBG getting banned in Pakistan
Pakistan boys going back to their ex for patchup after a ban on pubg#PUBG pic.twitter.com/Dgj07OkRxg
— Ｂｉｌａｌッ (@Bilalwaince) July 1, 2020
Girls calling their bf after listening to pubg ban😂#PUBG pic.twitter.com/pFX2zGnRdn
— Brown boy🍿( useless) (@ptcl_nhi_lgana) July 1, 2020
While some are cheering for how parents have finally gotten what they wanted with PUBG getting banned in Pakistan
PTA #banpubginpakistan
Le paki parents pic.twitter.com/2TiX2KySKJ— Hinata✨🌸boss&safi ka bday(3'4) (@callmeanabiya) July 1, 2020
There are others who’re feeling terribly sad for the players who spent money and ranked high in the game
#PUBG banned in Pakistan..My whole squad who bought Royal Pass be like 😄😄
𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐆𝐡𝐢 pic.twitter.com/suZgg4vILN— OMG Farooq🇵🇰 (@farooqmamoond) July 1, 2020
1 min silence for crown 👑 players
2 min silence for those who bought ROyal Pass#pubg pic.twitter.com/9NfE40A6oB— Dr Fury (@DrFury9) July 1, 2020
Hacks are being worked out to circumnavigate the rather terrible situation
Friend : Yrr #Pubg ban ho rha hy kya krein ge hm
Me : pic.twitter.com/im8hZrOuy1
— Aamir Bangash 🇵🇰 (@itsaamirr) July 1, 2020
Even Indians jumped in on trolling PUBG players in Pakistan even though they have recently had TikTok getting banned in their own country, along with 58 other apps
Pubg banned in Pakistan 😂
Me jo india me beth kr memes ke maze le raha: pic.twitter.com/TFiuyWV8sF
— S Ā E E D🥀(Milli 🎂) (@iamsid_b) July 1, 2020
Suffice to say the biggest topic of conversation on Pakistanis social media is definitely the news about PUBG getting banned in Pakistan
#PUBG
My time line right now : pic.twitter.com/rRCiM6DX1e— PUBG PAKISTAN (@zaynanxari) July 1, 2020
What do you think about PTA’s decision to “temporarily suspend” PUBG in Pakistan? Let us know in the comments below.
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