Pakistan announced the revocation of the TikTok ban was issued 10 days ago, after the app pledged to censor content according to local law.

"TikTok is being unlocked after there is a pledge from the application manager that they will block all accounts that are continuously spreading obscene and unethical content," the Pakistan Telecommunications Bureau announced on October 20.

The agency on October 9 announced a ban on TikTok for allegedly spreading "immoral" and "indecent" content.

"We are delighted to see TikTok reactivate in Pakistan and we will be able to continue to facilitate the transmission of Pakistani voices and creativity in a safe environment," said a TikTok spokesman.

TikTok, the app that allows users to upload and share short videos, has been downloaded about 43 million times in Pakistan.

In the wake of the TikTok ban, Pakistan has long exercised strict controls on Internet content.

In 2016, Pakistan enacted a controversial cybersecurity law governing Internet content, allowing officials to block a wide range of content for a variety of reasons, such as for "Islamic interests" or "integrity,

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is suffering from negative influences around the world over security and privacy concerns.