Pakistan IT minister warns social media bans could push children to riskier platforms

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT minister warned this week that banning children from social media could push them toward less regulated platforms, urging stronger age checks and safeguards as governments worldwide tighten restrictions on young users. Pakistan has not enacted a nationwide under-16 social media ban, although proposals have reached Parliament, a provincial assembly and the courts. The debate centers on protecting children from exploitation and harmful content while preserving access to