Summary Pakistan plans tougher social media rules, considering age restrictions and platform bans amid concerns over child exploitation, obscene content and family vlogging.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The government has decided to tighten regulations governing social media, with the Interior Ministry planning consultations with all relevant stakeholders.
According to sources, a proposal to set a minimum age for social media use is under consideration amid growing concerns over child exploitation and obscene content on online platforms.
Sources said various proposals would also be discussed to curb obscene content circulated under the guise of family vlogging. The government may also consider banning certain social media platforms, similar to measures adopted by several other countries.
The proposals will be discussed at a meeting of the Interior Ministry, after which final decisions will be taken.
Officials from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), and federal and provincial police are expected to attend the meeting.
The meeting will review cases involving child exploitation and obscene content and examine social media policies adopted by various countries, including Australia.
