Ministry Urges Action Against Objectionable Content on Social Media in Pakistan :The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take stronger steps to remove blasphemous and objectionable content on social media. The ministry emphasized that the presence of this material violates Pakistan’s moral and religious values and needs immediate action.
Key Concerns Raised by the Ministry
The ministry expressed serious concerns over high access to pornographic content in Pakistan, noting its harmful effects on public morality and social well-being. They stressed the importance of protecting society, especially young people, from the negative influence of unrestricted access to such content, which could damage moral development and values.
Table: Ministry’s Concerns and Suggested Actions
| Concern | Impact | Suggested Action |
|---|---|---|
| High access to explicit content | Threat to public morality | Enhanced content filtering by PTA |
| Access to blasphemous material | Against Pakistan’s cultural and religious values | Immediate removal from platforms |
| Effect on young people | Risk to moral development and behavior | Stronger, continuous monitoring |
Previous Efforts and the Need for Stronger Measures
Despite previous PTA efforts to block inappropriate content, the ministry noted that explicit material remains accessible. They called for more effective filtering measures to fully block such content, protecting both public values and the moral growth of younger generations.
This call for urgent action by PTA underlines the government’s commitment to maintaining online content in alignment with Pakistan’s social and cultural standards.