17/08/2025
📢 Influencers Under Scrutiny in Pakistan
Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, aka Ducky Bhai, with over 10 million subscribers, has reportedly been arrested by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency at Lahore Airport.
🔹 Sources suggest the arrest may be linked to a 2024 controversy, where Ducky Bhai and his wife displayed a weapon on social media — sparking debate over online responsibility.
🔸 The development comes during a wider state crackdown on digital content creators:
Recently, mobile data services in Balochistan were suspended for three weeks to curb separatist communications.
Experts note a growing trend of cyber regulations being used to shape online narratives in Pakistan.
📊 A 2023 study in the Journal of Cybersecurity highlights that in countries with rising internet pe*******on (Pakistan now at 40%+ users, ITU 2025), governments often tighten controls on digital influencers, balancing security vs. free expression.
💬 Ducky Bhai’s arrest is a flashpoint in Pakistan’s ongoing digital regulation debate.