Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Minors
The provincial assembly in Punjab, Pakistan, has passed a formal resolution calling for a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of sixteen. Lawmakers argue the measure is necessary to protect youth from online harms and digital addiction.
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Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking ban on social media for under-16s
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking an effective legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16 years of age. The resolution was submitted to the Punjab Assembly in July by the chairperson of the Child Protection Bureau, Sarah Ahmad. It called for effective legislation and a coordinated mechanism between federal and provincial institutions to protect minors from the growing dangers of social media. The resolution noted that social media use was exposin...
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Calls for effective legislation and age verification to protect children from online harms
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A session of the Punjab Assembly is underway in this undated photo. — APP LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking a ban on social media accounts for children under 16 years of age. The resolution was moved in the House by treasury lawmaker Sarah...
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