US EditionSenate Introduces Bill to Ban Social Media Accounts for U-16s
PAKISTAN, JUL 21 – The bill mandates strict age verification on major platforms and imposes fines up to Rs5 million to prevent social media use by minors under 16, aiming to reduce online harms.
- On July 21 in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Senate presented a bill aimed at prohibiting individuals under 16 years old from registering accounts on social media platforms.
- The bill was introduced in response to worries about the safety of children on the internet, aiming to prevent abuse, online harassment, and exposure to damaging material, while bringing Pakistan’s digital regulations in line with comparable laws in Australia and New Zealand.
- It mandates all platforms operating in Pakistan, like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, to enforce strict age verification approved by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority , which will also delete existing underage accounts.
- Individuals who help minors bypass restrictions face up to six months in prison and fines from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 million, while noncompliant platforms risk heavy penalties.
- If passed, the bill will mark a major shift in Pakistan’s digital safety approach, potentially reducing online harms and sending a strong message about protecting youth mental health.
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