The Government of Pakistan on Friday issued a strong appeal to international social media platforms, urging them to take swift action against proscribed terrorist groups that are using digital channels to spread propaganda and incite violence.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, alongside Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik, called on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram to block accounts linked to banned outfits, particularly those already blacklisted by the United Nations, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
🔹 Key Points from the Press Conference:
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481 accounts linked to proscribed terrorist groups have been identified and reported.
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Platforms urged to block accounts, remove mirror accounts, and share user data with Pakistani authorities.
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Social media companies requested to implement AI-powered detection to prevent re-emergence of such profiles.
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Pakistan invites platforms to establish offices locally for stronger coordination in digital security.
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Terrorist groups like TTP, ISIS-K, BLA, and BLF remain active online despite global bans.