ISLAMABAD: Resolution seeking ban on social media from the upper house of the Parliament was withdrawn by Senator Bahramand Tangi on Monday.
During the Senate session held under the chair of deputy chairman, the resolution of Senator Bahramand Tangi seeking a ban on social media to “save the young generation from their negative and devastating effects” was widely criticized after which he withdrew his resolution.
He was of the view that tabling a resolution on any matter was the right of the members of the upper house of the Parliament, however, he was withdrawing the resolution.
At this juncture, the opposition tried to comment on the issue, but the deputy chairman denied the permission by saying the resolution was withdrawn, hence, no discussion could be held on it.
Earlier, the Senator, in his resolution, expressed concern over the use of such platforms against the “interests of the country through negative and malicious propaganda against the armed forces of Pakistan”.
He observed that such platforms were being used by vested interests for spreading fake news about various issues and try to create and promote fake leadership in the country to hoodwink the young generation.
“The Senate of Pakistan, therefore, recommend to the Government to put a ban on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter (X) and Youtube to save the young generation from their negative and devastating effects,” the resolution stated.
