Pakistan, July 8 -- A local court in Islamabad has ordered YouTube to block 27 popular channels accused of spreading anti-state content. The Federal Investigation (FIA) filed the request, claiming these channels were sharing misleading and harmful material that could incite public unrest or damage national interests.

The case was heard by Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah, who reviewed the evidence submitted by the FIA. According to the court order, the FIA had launched an inquiry on June 2 and provided sufficient proof to justify action. The court noted that it was satisfied with the investigation's findings.

Following the hearing, the court directed YouTube's local officer-in-charge to immediately block access to the 27 channels. The ord...