PTA temporarily suspends 'addictive' online game PUBG, citing health concerns.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) decided on Wednesday to temporarily suspend online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).

In a statement, the authority said it had received several complaints about the game being "addictive", a waste of time and its potential negative impact on children's physical and psychological health.

"According to media reports, cases of suicide attributed to the game have also been reported. The Lahore High Court has also directed PTA to look into the issue and decide the matter after hearing the complaints.

"A hearing will be conducted in this regard on July 9," it said.

The PTA also urged the public to provide their feedback on the online game before July 10 by emailing the authority.

On June 23, Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Zulfiqar Hameed had recommended a...