Pakistan petition seeks social media age limits for minors

A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court seeking legislation to regulate social media use for children under the age of 16 in Pakistan. The petitioner, Waqas Nasir, is requesting the establishment of a legal and regulatory framework to protect minors from cyberbullying, online harassment, and harmful content.

The petition also calls for the introduction of an age verification system and the development of policies regarding children's digital rights, privacy, and mental and physical protection. It seeks to impose specific responsibilities on social media platforms to ensure user safety.