Pakistan bans PUBG

Pakistan temporarily banned the hugely popular online game PUBG after receiving complaints it was addictive and following media reports linking the brutal, multiplayer shoot ’em up to suicide.

“PTA has received numerous complaints against PUBG wherein it is stated that the game is addictive, wastage of time and poses a serious negative impact on the physical and psychological health of the children,” tweeted Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

A 16-year-old boy had committed suicide in Hanjarwal area by hanging himself when he “missed his mission”. The police also confirmed that the boy named Mohammad Zakarya took the extreme step for not completing his task while playing the game.

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