Petition filed in court to ban social media use for children under 16 in Pakistan
A new petition has been filed in a Pakistani court demanding a ban on social media accounts for children and teenagers under the age of 16. The purpose of this petition is to protect children from the dangers present on the internet.
The petitioner states that the excessive use of social media is having negative effects on the mental and physical health of children. Furthermore, the rising incidents of online harassment and cyberbullying are also a major cause for concern, and it is the state's responsibility to protect children from them.
Through this legal action, the court has been requested to issue directives to the relevant authorities so that children's online activities can be restricted. The petition also states that the enforcement of strict laws is necessary for the safety of children on social media platforms.
Experts believe that the initiation of a debate on this matter is an important step. Although social media is a source of information, its misuse is affecting children's education and moral upbringing.
Currently, the court has begun hearing the matter and has sought responses from the relevant institutions. This decision could prove to be very significant for digital laws and the online safety of children in Pakistan in the near future.