IHC moved for regulating social media use by kids

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is considering a petition to regulate social media use by children under 16, seeking legislation for age-verification mechanisms and protection from online harms. Filed by lawyers Jalal Haider and Yahya Fareed Khawaja, the petition aims to establish a legal framework to shield minors from cyberbullying, harassment, and inappropriate content. It references international examples such as laws in Australia, France, the UK, New Zealand, and Spain, highlighting a global trend towards enhanced digital protection for children. The petitioner urges the court to direct authorities to implement age verification, parental controls, and content protection systems to safeguard children online.