The Ministry of Religious Affairs has requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block and restrict access to pornographic, blasphemous, and other harmful content including videos available online, especially on social media.
The ministry has taken up the issue in a letter, stating: “It has been learned with serious concern that Pakistan is one of the leading countries in terms of viewing pornographic content, which is highly alarming, especially in light of the negative impact on public morality and the well-being of our society. Despite the proactive measures taken by PTA to block such content” it is accessible on various platforms.
The religious ministry acknowledged the efforts made by the PTA to curb such content but called for further action to wipe it out.
It said such content violates Pakistani culture and religious values. It said widespread availability of such content undermines efforts to protect citizens, particularly young people, from exposure to harmful material.
List of countries where porn content is being watched the most online:
According to various reports, the countries where pornographic content is most frequently accessed on social media and other platforms include:
- Pakistan: Topping the list, Pakistan has been noted for its high volume of porn searches, despite strict regulations against such content.
- Egypt: Following Pakistan, Egypt ranks second. The country has seen a significant increase in porn viewership, even making it into the top 20 for the first time in recent years.
- Vietnam: This Southeast Asian nation is also among the top consumers of pornographic content, reflecting a growing trend in internet usage and access to adult material.
- Iran: Despite strict laws against pornography, Iran ranks highly in terms of porn searches, indicating a discrepancy between legal restrictions and public interest.
- Morocco: Another Muslim-majority country, Morocco shows considerable engagement with pornographic content online.
- India: India has emerged as a significant player in the consumption of pornographic material, reflecting broader trends in internet accessibility and cultural attitudes towards adult content.
- Saudi Arabia: Despite stringent laws against pornography, Saudi Arabia’s ranking indicates a notable level of interest among its population.
- Turkey: Similar to Saudi Arabia, Turkey’s position on this list highlights the contrast between legal restrictions and actual viewing habits.
- Philippines: Known for high traffic on adult sites like Pornhub, the Philippines is a major consumer of online pornography
- Poland: Rounding out the list, Poland shows significant levels of engagement with pornographic content online, consistent with trends observed in other European nations.
