The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocked five online dating and live streaming applications that include Tinder, Grindr, SayHi and other dating apps. The reason being cited as the applications allegedly show, “immoral/ indecent,” content. The telecom watchdog in Pakistan confirmed that the action was taken against, Tinder, Tagged, Skout, Grindr and SayHi. As it made to the headlines, it was only natural for social media users to share their hilarious reactions over the decision with funny memes and jokes. Because, why not! As the dating apps are banned now, millennials in the country won’t be able to find love online. However, the list does not include Bumble. So, there is still hope! In this article, we let us check how people on the internet are reacting to the government’s decision to ban these five dating apps.

In a series of tweets, PTA explained the adverse effects of the apps and how it already issued notices to the management to remove certain services in accordance with local laws of Pakistan. “Since the platforms did not respond to the notices within the stipulated time therefore the Authority issued orders for blocking of the said applications,” PTA stated on Twitter.

Here's PTA's Statement

As the apps were banned in the country, some took to Twitter to express their disappointment, while others made funny memes and jokes, to make peace with the decision. Let us check out the hilarious reactions below.

Check Reactions:

You Didn't Know?

Poor First Time Users

Many Didn't Even Know Such Dating Apps Were Available in Pakistan

No Virtual Dates!

Bumble is Saved!

LOL

While the apps are banned, Pakistan’s telecom watchdog in its notice added that it could reconsider the decision of the said applications provided the management of the companies assures adherence to the laws through meaningful engagement. This is not the first time; online applications have been banned in the country. In July, live streaming app Bigo was blocked, PlayerUnknown’s Battle Ground (PUBG) was banned too and PTA also gave a ‘final warning’ to video-sharing service TikTok over “obscene and vulgar” material.

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