So the Pakistani government is infamous for getting away with corruption, but this time they’ve been caught stealing.
Irfan Junejo, a Pakistani YouTuber, recently took to Twitter to complain that the Pakistani Government’s YouTube channel had stolen content from his videos, without his permission.
@pid_gov hello jee, your YouTube channel stole clips from my Naran video. Just wanted to tell you it's wrong. https://t.co/NLHuV2wlza
— Irfan Junejo (@irfanjunejo) February 1, 2018
Junejo is a popular YouTuber and has over 88,000 subscribers. He vlogs his travels across Pakistan as well as his day-to-day activities. He has stated on his Twitter that the content stolen was from his video about Naran.
The official Pakistani Government’s YouTube channel had used Junejo’s content in a video titled “Family Friendly Activities in Pakistan.” They have stated that they gave Junejo credits in the description of the video. Although they added credits, they did not ask Junejo for his permission.
People on Twitter had mixed feelings about the issue
Creit na daina wrong k video ka use to attract tourism is wrong bro ?
— M.shahzaib (@shahzoo_cool) February 1, 2018
Most agreed that it was totally unethical
It's not just wrong it is totally unethical and you can make them pay for it. Bai, agar itna hi kaam pasand aaya hai to they should ask you to make another one for them. But once a chor always a chor.
— Maida Farid (@maidaFarid_) February 1, 2018
One person started poking fun and suggested he should copyright his content
Its wrong its illegal but agr itna credit lene ka shok hai toh copyright laga lo irfan sir??
— Sameer (@SameerMeerkhani) February 1, 2018
Many people were justifying the Government stealing
Bhai itna hype na create kr.. Apni hi government ne li hai na.. Apne hi mulk ki khobsoorati promote horhi haina.. Kheir hai! It should be a proud moment for you!
— AZIB ALI (@azibali_aZ) February 1, 2018
However, soon after Junejo complained, YouTube terminated the Pakistani Government’s account.
Thank you everyone for the help and support. The Government of Pakistan YouTube channel stole my clips and their channel has been terminated by YouTube for copyright infringement. Ab thand hai! ⛄️
— Irfan Junejo (@irfanjunejo) February 1, 2018
How do you feel about the situation?
cover image source: @irfanjunejo / Twitter