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ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Members of Parliament across all parties raised alarms on Saturday about the increasing influence of social media, urging for laws similar to those in other nations and agreeing on the need for swift, responsible measures to ensure social media is used for the greater good of society and the country’s future.
While speaking exclusively with a local media news channel, members of Parliament highlighted the need for social media laws to protect youth, drawing inspiration from successful international legislation.
They stressed the importance of implementing regulations that ensure the responsible use of social media, safeguarding future generations from potential harm.
Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan commented that we cannot put the future of our youth at risk and the government is actively working on this issue.
He mentioned that discussions have taken place within the Ministry of IT and Information and timely measures will be taken to address the situation.
PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah Khan also commented that it is crucial to secure the future of the youth.
He emphasized that children should focus on their studies and pay attention to their future, rather than getting lost in social media.
He expressed concern that the ability to distinguish between right and wrong is diminishing due to excessive exposure to these platforms.
Syed Hafeez-ud-Din, MQM Senator, stated that legislation is the need of the hour, citing Australia and other countries as examples where effective social media laws have been successfully implemented.
He stressed the importance of adopting similar measures to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens, particularly the youth.
Syed Rafiullah Member of the National Assembly also stressed that work is underway on this issue and emphasized that it is crucial at this time to set age limits for social media use to protect the future of the youth.
He highlighted the need to ensure a safer environment for young people, focusing on their well-being and
growth.
Mashal Yousafzai, PTI Senator also commented that there should be a clear age criterion for social media use and stressed the importance of enacting social media legislation.
She emphasized that regulating access based on age will help protect the youth and ensure responsible usage of these platforms.
In conclusion, all members agreed that social media is having a significant psychological impact on the youth, affecting their focus and decision-making.
They pointed out that countries have already adopted effective legislation and it is now time for Pakistan to follow suit.
Establishing age limits and protective laws was deemed crucial for safeguarding the future of young people in the digital world.