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A Pakistani dating show called *Lazawal Ishq* (Eternal Love), inspired by the international reality series *Love Island* and adapted from a Turkish format, is set to debut on YouTube on September 29. Filmed in Istanbul and hosted by Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar, the show features four Pakistani men and women living together in a luxury villa, with their interactions recorded over 100 episodes as thay compete in challenges and form relationships.<\/p>\n

Despite not yet airing and only being accessible via YouTube, *Lazawal Ishq* has sparked meaningful public outrage<\/a> in Pakistan, a Muslim-majority contry where dating and extramarital relationships are socially stigmatized and legally prohibited. Critics have condemned the show as against Islamic values and overly influenced by Western culture.<\/p>\n

Pakistan’s broadcasting regulator, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), stated that it cannot intervene or regulate the show as it is indeed streamed on YouTube, which lies outside their jurisdiction and is not a conventional broadcast channel<\/a>. The host described the show as a first for Pakistani and Urdu-speaking audiences, promising elements of love, bonding, and competition.<\/p>\n

The controversy highlights tensions<\/a> around cultural norms,modernization,and digital content regulation in Pakistan.

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