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Politics● LowAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM

Islamabad High Court Takes Up Plea to Ban Social Media for Under - 16s

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from lhrtimes.com · Pakistan · South Asia

The Islamabad High Court is considering a petition to prohibit social media access for individuals under the age of 16. This involves a legal challenge concerning online access and youth protection.

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