Pakistan on Wednesday temporarily banned the Uber-popular online battle game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, known also as PUBG. The decision has been taken as the game has been termed as addictive and detrimental to players' health, according to a notification issued by PTA, the country's telecommunications regulatory body. "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," Pakistan Telecommunication Authority stated in a Twitter post.

The body has also stated that the decision was taken after receiving numerous complaints. PTA also said that certain media reports had as well which have attributed cases of suicide to PUBG. "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 said in a statement.