Senate Panel Grills PTA on Online Anti-State Propaganda

Senate Panel Grills PTA on Online Anti-State Propaganda

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology reviewed the issue of social media content blocking in Pakistan during a recent meeting, raising concerns over the spread of negative propaganda during times of national crisis. Committee Chairperson Palwasha Khan expressed concern that negative propaganda against the state continued across social media platforms during the recent conflict. The official questioned what steps the …

Senate IT Committee’s Troubling Stance on Free Speech, Call for Content Blocking

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology recently held a session discussing the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) role in regulating social media content during ongoing national challenges. The committee, which is mandated to ensure that no government policies are in conflict with the rights of the people, focused heavily on PTA’s efforts to block content deeme…