ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Tuesday that it has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with global multinational technology firm Meta to promote online safety and digital literacy for millions of users across the country.
Meta owns social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. These platforms feature billions of users across the world, including millions from Pakistan.
As digital platforms grow worldwide, they have exposed users to cyberbullying, online harassment, grooming, harmful content such as sexually explicit material and hate speech, financial fraud and misuse of personal data.
“The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Meta have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a collaborative framework for promoting youth online safety, digital literacy, and the responsible use of digital platforms in Pakistan,” the PTA announced in a statement.
The authority said PTA and Meta will work together on capacity building, policy dialogue, awareness campaigns and exchange global best practices related to youth online safety and digital well-being under this collaboration.
The move will also facilitate engagement on online content governance, regulatory compliance and initiatives aimed at strengthening digital safety across Pakistan, it added.
“The collaboration will also support open and constructive dialogue to foster a shared understanding of content safety practices in Pakistan,” the statement explained.
