Two PPP senators tabled a bill in the Senate on Monday to ban boys and girls under the age of 16 from using social media accounts, with a view to regulating the online activities of the minors.
The bill, presented by senators Sarmad Ali and Masroor Ahsan, makes the social media companies legally responsible to block the accounts of under-16 persons. In case of violation, the bill stipulates a fine of Rs50,000 to Rs5 million and a prison term of six months.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will have the authority to implement the law, make procedures and clarify, according to the bill.
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