US EditionPakistan urges social media platforms to crack down on militant accounts to avoid legal action
Pakistan warned social media platforms about militant-linked accounts aiding violence and suggested legal action if cooperation does not improve, with 19 accounts linked to militants from India identified.
- Pakistan's Deputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry said scores of accounts on X were operating from Afghanistan, India and elsewhere, spreading extremist content and aiding militant groups.
- Chaudhry presented evidence and said militants were benefiting from support inside Afghanistan and India, which both countries deny.
- Chaudhry warned that Pakistan may ban social media platforms if they do not cooperate in cracking down on militant accounts linked to attacks inside Pakistan.
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Pakistan warns social media of ‘Brazil-Style’ crackdown
Pakistan on Thursday cautioned global social media companies that they may face tough “Brazil-style” enforcement measures if they continue to resist cooperation on regulating extremist and anti-state content online. State Minister for Law Barrister Aqeel Malik, addressing local and foreign journalists, said the government was left with “no choice” if platforms failed to curb terrorist activity and comply with national regulations. “The Brazil mo…
Pakistan urged major social media platforms on Thursday to take action against accounts linked to extremist groups, warning that lack of action could lead to stricter government measures or legal action.
Minister Warns Social Media Platforms Of Enforcing 'Brazil-style Rules'
This undated file illustration shows social media applications, X and Facebook, logo. — Reuters/File Minister cites 47 foreign accounts linked to terrorism. Barrister Aqeel Malik slams platforms’ double standards. Islamabad demands AI tools for terrorism content deletion. Pakistan on Thursday warned social media platforms to cooperate with the government on regulations or face measures similar to Brazil’s strict enforcement model. “The Brazil m…
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