In a notable development on the political front, a resolution advocating for the prohibition of key social media platforms within the nation has surfaced on the agenda for the upcoming Senate gathering set to convene on March 4.
Spearheaded by Senator Bahramand Tangi of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), this proposed ban targets major platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, the platform formerly known as Twitter (now known as X), and YouTube.
Within the resolution, the senator advocates for the prohibition of mainstream social media platforms, citing concerns over their potential misuse against the nation’s interests. The primary objective is to shield the younger generation from the adverse impacts they may pose.
Despite potential approval, it’s crucial to note that the resolution lacks legal binding. Moreover, it underscores the prevalent misuse of these platforms for propagating fake news on diverse topics, further emphasizing the necessity for such action.
Allegedly, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rescinded Senator Tangi’s fundamental party membership, purportedly citing breaches of party discipline and his failure to address a show-cause notice. This notice was issued to him concerning his purported silence regarding a resolution advocating for a postponement of the February 8 polls.
Access to social media in Pakistan has already been subpar over the past few weeks with the government banning X in the country after Commissioner Rawalpindi admitted to rigging the general elections. Access to X has been on and off for multiple weeks and the social media platform continues to load slowly even when it’s accessible.
Might as well make this place into North Korea
Agree with Bahramand Tangi need to ban youtube too much content against our values and customs.
what values and customs? we are a corrupt rotten nation that also happens to be highly disillusioned
Great. Please ban Internet as a whole. Also electricity is not needed.
Very good idea brother you forgot gas too. they should let us live in a stone age and also create a Phiroon who rules us.
Very good move, save our generations from the filth going on in social media.
Stfu boomer
it is already decided in GHQ, this meeting is useless. like in 1973 there was no social media they controlled us and they want to control our next gen too. they are enjoying lavish lifestyle with their families from our taxed money.
Thank you
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These are the stunts what force Pakistani people to think about leaving the country. We have made ourselves laughing stock for the world by doing such things. Indeed we are trying to follow the model of North Korea here.
On one side we want companies like Amazon and PayPal to come to Pakistan, on other side we are banning stuff, who will take us seriously.