Government of Pakistan to Ban Social Media Platforms During Ramadan π
The Pakistan government is planning to ban various social media platforms, including YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for six days from July 13 to 18. This move is aimed at controlling “hate material” during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s cabinet committee on law and order has recommended the ban to avoid sectarian violence. The ban will be in effect in Punjab, a province with over 120 million people.
Punjab Government’s Request for Suspension of Social Media Platforms π
- The Punjab government has requested the federal government to suspend all social media platforms on the internet for six days from July 13 to 18.
Social Media labeled as “Vicious Media” by Pakistan Army Chief π»
- Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir has labeled social media as a “vicious media” and emphasized the need to combat what he refers to as “digital terrorism”.
Call for Complete Ban on Social Media by Deputy Prime Minister π«
- Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who also serves as the foreign minister, recently called for a complete ban on social media platforms.
Suspension of X (Predecessor of Twitter) by Shehbaz Government π
- The Shehbaz government had previously suspended X in February following allegations of election result manipulation by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Hot Take π£
The ban on social media platforms during Ramadan in Pakistan raises concerns about freedom of expression and access to information. Stay informed about developments in this story as it unfolds.
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