Regulatory authority will advise the government on matters related to digital rights and responsible use of the Internet
- Special committee to carry out consultations.
- The bill will be presented to parliament.
- Bill believed in protecting the privacy of citizens.
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has started consultations on its proposal to set up a social media regulatory authority. Geographic news reported on Friday citing sources.
According to sources, the special cabinet committee has invited the media and stakeholders to seek advice on the PECA Amendment Bill 2024 and the establishment of the authority.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in the last meeting of the federal cabinet, constituted a committee to hold consultations on the matter.
The regulatory authority will advise the government on matters related to digital rights, responsible use of the Internet and ensuring compliance with regulations, the sources said.
The committee will discuss issues related to the regulation of online content by the proposed authority, sources said.
In addition, the procedure for investigating violations of the law on social media and the summoning of witnesses and persons guilty of violating laws on social media will be discussed during the consultative meeting.
The government believes that this bill is being prepared to protect the privacy of citizens' private lives from the threats posed by social media. The PECA Amendment Bill 2024 will be introduced in Parliament.
