Facebook has silently updated its content monetization policy, resulting in widespread demonetization for Pakistani creators. The changes have led to the removal of monetization features such as in-stream ads, reel ads, and earnings from posts and stories, even for content creators with clean records.
Massive Demonetization Across Pakistan
In the past 48 hours, many Pakistani content creators have reported losing access to their Facebook revenue streams. The reason? Facebook’s updated financial eligibility policy now restricts the use of Pakistani bank accounts and tax details for monetization. Instead, creators must link financial information to eligible countries like the US, UK, UAE, India, and others.
Even creators who follow Facebook’s content guidelines are being demonetized if they fail to comply with these new financial rules.
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Common Reasons for Demonetization
Many creators in Pakistan are facing demonetization due to the following reasons:
- Bank accounts not registered in eligible countries.
- Mismatched tax details linked to payout accounts.
- Use of third-party or incorrect financial information.
- Unverified or inconsistent payout details.
How to Regain Monetization
Pakistani content creators can restore their monetization status by following these steps:
- Link bank and tax details from an eligible country.
- Ensure financial information exactly matches official records.
- Avoid using borrowed or fake details, which could lead to a permanent ban.
- Submit accurate and verifiable documents during the setup or verification process.
Facebook has tightened its verification process, meaning any discrepancy in financial details can result in a permanent loss of monetization. However, for those who adjust their financial details to meet the platform’s revised standards, monetization remains possible.
