A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking a ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 16. The move comes after several countries around the globe, including Australia, the UK, and France, urged social media bans.
The petition was submitted by Class 8 student Aliya Saleem through her lawyer, Sheeza. It names the federal government, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and other relevant agencies as respondents.
According to the petition, social media use is hurting the mental, moral, and educational development of children. It argues that misuse of these platforms is contributing to psychological problems among young users, which could adversely affect their personality and future well-being.
The petitioner maintained that unchecked access to social media exposes children to harmful content and unhealthy online behavior at an early age.
The petition further stated that the state has a constitutional duty to safeguard the fundamental rights of children. It urged the court to consider restrictions on social media use for minors as part of that responsibility.
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