PUBG Mobile Afghanistan Ban: Taliban Blocks Access [Confirmed]

Afghanistan's telecommunication ministry has officially ordered telecom providers to enforce a complete national ban on PUBG Mobile and TikTok across all telecommunications networks, shutting down server access due to government claims that the battle royale promotes violence and misleads youth. According to verified reports from Dexerto PUBG, the regulatory mandate executes a long-standing directive targeting digital entertainment platforms accused of diverting young citizens from educational and cultural norms. Telecommunications providers and internet service operators were given a strict deadline to restrict server endpoints, cutting off hundreds of thousands of daily active mobile players nationwide. The sweeping decision immediately severs Afghanistan's burgeoning grassroots battle royale scene from international lobbies. While casual gamers explored proxy routing, server latencies have rendered high-level matchmaking unplayable. While console and PC players reference our [PUBG Cross-Platform Guide: PlayStation & Xbox Crossplay [Confirmed]](/news/pubg-cross-platform-playstation-xbox-guide) for global connectivity, mobile operators across Kabul and Kandahar confirm total blackouts on official match gateways. Industry analysts observe that while regional prohibitions have occurred before in neighboring territories, this comprehensive decree creates permanent operational barriers for domestic organizers and esports hopefuls seeking international recognition.