Archive · 13 Dec 2025
YouTube Removes Pakistani Dating Show
YouTube took down a Pakistani dating show called 'Lazawal Ishq' in Pakistan.
The show was like 'Love Island' and had eight people living together in a villa in Istanbul, looking for love.
In Pakistan, dating and living together before marriage are not allowed, and many people found the show offensive.
The show's host, Ayesha Omer, was criticized for wearing a 'Western dress' and promoting 'immoral content'.
The show was popular among younger viewers but faced backlash from traditional groups.
A petition was filed to ban the show, and YouTube removed it after receiving many complaints.
This is not the first time YouTube has removed a show in Pakistan for being offensive to conservative values.
YouTube removed the Pakistani dating show 'Lazawal Ishq' in Pakistan, though it remains available elsewhere.
The show, similar to 'Love Island', featured eight contestants living together in Istanbul, searching for love.
Dating and cohabitation outside of marriage are prohibited in Pakistan, sparking controversy and backlash.
Host Ayesha Omer faced criticism for wearing a 'Western dress' and promoting 'immoral content'.
The show's removal followed numerous complaints and a petition filed to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
- Who
- YouTube and Pakistani viewers
- What
- Removal of the dating show 'Lazawal Ishq'
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pakistan (show still available elsewhere)
- Why
- Controversy over promotion of dating and cohabitation outside marriage, deemed offensive by conservative Pakistanis
- Show Name
- Lazawal Ishq (Eternal Love)
- Episodes Aired
- 50
- Host
- Ayesha Omer
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Controversy
- Promotion of dating and cohabitation outside marriage
- Regulatory Body
- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
- Previous Removal
- Barzakh (family drama)