Punjab Launches Cyber Patrolling Unit to Tackle Online Harassment Against Women

Punjab’s Cyber-Patrolling Unit: Renaming Solutions Without Solving Problems

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA), in partnership with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has announced a new “Cyber Patrolling Unit” to monitor online spaces and curb harassment. At first, this may seem like a step forward for women’s safety. But when you look closely, it becomes clear that this initiative lacks direction and misses the real issues women …

Punjab Launches Cyber Patrolling Unit to Tackle Online Harassment Against Women

The Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have announced the formation of a dedicated Cyber Patrolling Unit to monitor and prevent online harassment across the province. The announcement came during a high-level meeting held at PWPA’s central office in Wahdat Colony, Lahore, chaired by PWPA Chairperson Hina Parvez Butt. The meeting was attended by Additional Director NCCIA Lahore Zone …