LHC seeks govt response on plea to restrict social media use by children under 16

LHC orders govt response on plea to bar social media use for under-16s

LHC seeks govt response on plea to restrict social media use by children under 16

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday took up a petition seeking restrictions on the use of social media by children below the age of 16 and directed relevant authorities to submit their responses by February 10. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed by Aalia Saleem, an eighth-grade student, and issued notices to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the Ministry of Law and Justice and other concerned departments. During the heari…

LHC seeks govt response on plea seeking to ban social media for under-16s

Justice Neelum observes it is a policy issue, which should be addressed by the government.

Social media ban for children under 16 sought in Pakistan

The Lahore High Court (LHC) is reportedly considering a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The court has directed the federal government and

Lahore High Court Reviews Petition to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 16

The Lahore High Court (LHC) recently examined a petition seeking to ban social media access for children under 16 years of age. The petition raises concerns about the negative effects of social media platforms on young users’ mental health, morals, and education. Petition Details and Court Proceedings The case was heard by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, who called upon the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Ministry of Law and Justice,…

LHC seeks govt’s reply on plea seeking ban on social media for children under 16

As the calls for banning young children from using social media platform are getting stronger, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the federal government and other officials to submit replies regarding a petition seeking a ban on the use of social media by the children under the age of 16. LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition on Wednesday filed by Aliya Saleem and others through Advocate Shiza Qureshi a day earlier. Justice Aali…