PTA, Meta sign pact on youth online safety, digital literacy
- Collaboration expected to facilitate engagement on online content governance, regulatory compliance, and initiatives aimed at strengthening digital safety across Pakistan
Pakistan's PTA and Meta signed an LoI to enhance youth online safety, digital literacy, and responsible digital platform use, aiming for a safer online environment in Pakistan.
- PTA and Meta's online safety collaboration
- Promoting digital literacy and responsible online behavior
- Capacity building and global best practices
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Meta have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to establish a collaborative framework for promoting youth online safety, digital literacy, and the responsible use of digital platforms in Pakistan, according to a PTA statement on Tuesday.
The collaboration would also support “open and constructive dialogue” to foster a shared understanding of content safety practices in Pakistan, the PTA said.
“PTA aims to promote digital literacy, encourage responsible online behaviour, and foster a safer and more secure digital environment for the people of Pakistan, particularly children and young users.,” PTA chairman Maj Gen (R) Hafeez ur Rehman was quoted as saying in the statement.
Under the collaboration, PTA and Meta will work together on capacity building, policy dialogue, awareness campaigns, and the exchange of global best practices related to youth online safety and digital well-being.
“The collaboration will also facilitate engagement on online content governance, regulatory compliance, and initiatives aimed at strengthening digital safety across Pakistan,” the PTA said.
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