A new dating show based on “Love Island” featuring Pakistani contestants has sparked controversy in the Muslim-majority country. The series, called Lazawal Ishq, is hosted by actress Ayesha Omar and filmed in Istanbul. It will only be available on YouTube, which means Pakistan's broadcasting regulator can't act on public complaints. The show brings together four Pakistani men and women in a luxury villa, and critics have labeled it “un-Islamic” and accused it of copying Western culture. The Pakistani media regulator says it has no control over YouTube content. The show is to debut on September 29.
