Pakistani authorities have stepped up action against TikTokers over allegedly inappropriate and unlawful content shared during livestreams.
Peshawar police arrested a TikTok influencer identified as Abbas, also known as Sonu, for allegedly consuming alcohol and promoting it during a live broadcast.
According to police, a liquor bottle was recovered from his possession, and a case was registered against him.
Authorities also said that his TikTok account had been taken down.
The arrest comes as authorities increase their scrutiny of objectionable social media content and take action against users accused of violating digital regulations in Pakistan.
According to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), TikTok’s user base in the country has climbed to 100 million, reflecting widespread engagement with short-form video entertainment and creators.
TikTok launched the TikTok For Business Ads Manager in Pakistan to support small and mid-size businesses (SMBs), local entrepreneurs, and startups with self-serve advertising solutions and flexible budgets.
