Nepal formally lifts ban on TikTok

Nepal government has formally lifted ban on social media apps TikTok. Following the instruction from Ministry of Information and Technology, Nepal Telecommunication Authority has written a letter to all internet service providers to allow the smooth functioning of TikTok.

On August 24 this year, Nepal government had taken a principle decision to lift the ban that was imposed by erstwhile government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Nepal had binned the apps stating that its content triggered social harmony of Nepal. With the decision to lift the ban, government has put some conditions with TikTok.