Pakistan Senate Considers Ban on All Social Media Platforms

A resolution to ban major social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube was recently submitted to the Pakistan Senate. It’s scheduled to be discussed in the upcoming session. People who support the social media ban argue it’s necessary to address real issues. While others worry it restricts freedom of speech and access to information.

A new resolution has been put forward in the Senate, suggesting a ban on several social media sites. This includes well-known platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube. The resolution is scheduled for discussion in the Senate on Monday.

The reasoning behind this proposal is to safeguard the younger generation from what it describes as the harmful effects of these platforms. Senator Bahramand Tangi from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) initiated the resolution. He expressed concerns that social media is negatively impacting the youth of the country. The resolution claims these platforms are “adversely affecting the young generation” and promoting ideas “against our religion and culture”

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The resolution highlights issues such as the promotion of values contrary to local religious and cultural norms. As well as the spread of misinformation on various topics. It also addresses the current challenges faced by the country in accessing X, previously known as Twitter, which has been blocked for several weeks.

This move comes at a time when there’s ongoing debate about the role and influence of social media in society. Meanwhile, organizations like the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Asia are urging the government to ensure unrestricted access to these platforms.

Some people believe this is a good idea because they worry social media can be harmful. However, others disagree. They think banning these websites would take away our freedom to talk to each other online and make it harder to get information.

The Senate will be discussing this proposal soon. It’s a big decision, and there are strong arguments on both sides. The Senate’s decision will be closely watched not only within Pakistan but also internationally.