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Gilgit-Baltistan Police Ban TikTok Use for Officers to Maintain Discipline
8 Sep
Summary
- Gilgit-Baltistan police chief bans TikTok use by personnel
- Directive aims to maintain "discipline, uniformity and dignity" of the force
- Violators face disciplinary action
As of September 8th, 2025, the Gilgit-Baltistan police chief has issued a directive banning the use of the social media platform TikTok by personnel of the force. The notification, issued from the office of the GB inspector general of police, states that the move is aimed at maintaining "discipline, uniformity and dignity" within the police department.
The order requires all district police officers and unit heads to inform their subordinates of the new policy, and warns that any non-compliance will be "viewed seriously and cause disciplinary action". This comes after a similar crackdown in July 2025, when two constables from the Security Division Islamabad were suspended and faced an inquiry for allegedly making and uploading TikTok videos while in uniform.
The Gilgit-Baltistan police's decision to prohibit the use of TikTok by its officers and officials is part of a broader trend across Pakistan, where various law enforcement agencies have been implementing strict social media policies in recent years. In March 2025, the Punjab Police had warned its personnel against expressing "offensive views" about the state on their personal social media accounts.
