Facebook has quietly implemented changes to its monetization policy, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan’s digital content creators.
Many creators have reported losing access to revenue streams such as in-stream ads, reels, and story monetization, despite maintaining clean records under Facebook’s community guidelines.
What changed?
The primary reason behind this wave of demonetization is Facebook’s revised financial eligibility criteria. Pakistani creators are now required to link their bank accounts and tax details to eligible countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, India, and the UAE—to continue monetizing their content.
Even creators who produce original, high-quality content are being automatically demonetized if they fail to comply with these new financial requirements.
Common reasons for demonization in Pakistan:
- Bank accounts not based in eligible countries
- A mismatch between tax details and payout accounts
- Use of third-party or unverifiable financial information
- Inconsistent or incorrect payout details
How to regain monetization?
Although this policy change has disrupted many content creators, there are still ways to restore monetization.
To comply with Facebook’s new standards, creators should:
- Provide bank and tax details from the same eligible country
- Ensure financial information matches official records exactly
- Avoid using borrowed or fake details, which can lead to permanent bans
- Submit accurate and verifiable documents for verification
Facebook has tightened its verification process, and any inconsistencies in financial details can result in permanent demonetization. If a payout attempt triggers a failed verification, Facebook now holds the power to revoke monetization indefinitely.
What’s next for Pakistani creators?
For now, Pakistani content creators must adapt to Facebook’s stricter policies by adjusting their financial details or seeking alternative monetization platforms. The sudden implementation of these changes has left many in distress, raising concerns about the future of digital content creation in Pakistan.
