TikTok removed over 23.2 million videos in Pakistan in April to June, 99.7% before anyone reported them
Pakistan remains one of TikTok's biggest enforcement markets. What the Q2 2026 report says, and how to appeal if your video was taken down by mistake.
TikTok removed more than 23.2 million videos in Pakistan between April and June 2026 for breaking its Community Guidelines, according to its Q2 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, ARY News reported. That is about 1.1% of all videos posted from Pakistan in the quarter.
TikTok Pakistan in numbers (April to June 2026)
| Measure | Pakistan | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| Videos removed | over 23.2 million | over 188.2 million |
| Removed proactively (before a report) | 99.7% | 99.5% (automated) |
| Removed within 24 hours of posting | 94.5% | 92.7% |
| Restored after review | 519,075 | 6,262,383 |
Pakistan accounted for roughly one in eight of all the videos TikTok removed worldwide in the quarter.
Why videos were removed
TikTok gives the reasons only for its global total:
- Sensitive or mature themes: 19.5%
- Mental and behavioural health: 16.1%
- Body exposure and sexualised behaviour: 13.8%
- Dangerous activities and challenges: 13.5%
- Edited media and AI-generated content: 1.8%
Worldwide it also removed 146.8 million fake accounts and 26.8 million accounts it suspected belonged to children under 13.
If your video was taken down by mistake
More than half a million Pakistani videos were put back up after a second look, so appeals do work.
- Open the Inbox in the TikTok app and find the notice about the removed video.
- Tap the notice, then Submit an appeal, and add a short reason.
- Check Account status in Settings to see any strikes. Strikes expire after a set period, so avoid reposting the same clip while an appeal is open.
For creators earning from TikTok, a removed video can mean lost income. If you are paid from abroad, see our freelancer tax calculator. More technology news is on our technology desk.
Frequently asked questions
- How many TikTok videos were removed in Pakistan?
- Over 23.2 million between April and June 2026, according to TikTok's Q2 2026 enforcement report.
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