The Lahore High Court asked the government to respond to a plea seeking limits on social media use by children under 16. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum called the issue sensitive and significant. She said it requires careful legal and policy-level consideration. The court heard the petition filed by eighth-grade student Aalia Saleem in Lahore. Chief […]
Child online safety
Instagram rolls out teen accounts in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) partnered with Meta to launch Instagram’s new Teen Accounts feature in Pakistan. The event included representatives from Meta, UNICEF, and key child protection organizations. It aimed to raise awareness about online safety for teenagers. During the launch, live demonstrations showed how Teen Accounts work and protect youth online. Officials emphasized […]