Although dating is a taboo in Pakistan, especially for women, Tinder was amassing users. Although Tinder has been blocked now, the app was contributing to the rise in online dating in Pakistan. Moreover, it was found that most of Pakistan/s Tinder users came from major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.

Why is tinder banned in Pakistan?

Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps have been banned in Pakistan for disseminating immoral content. A Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) spokesman told BBC Urdu that as a consequence, the decision had been made to bring the management of these platforms into a moral and legal realm.