PTA urges public to use social media responsibly, warns against illegal online content

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged the public to use social media responsibly, emphasizing that preventing the spread of illegal, hateful, defamatory, and misleading information is a shared responsibility.

In its public awareness message, the PTA advised social media users to refrain from sharing content that could damage the reputation of state institutions, the judiciary, or any individual.

The authority further highlighted that such activities may constitute punishable offences under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016.