The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern notice urging social media users to refrain from sharing or promoting unlawful content. Under PECA 2016, this includes blasphemy, hate speech, fake news, obscene material, and violence-inciting messages. The regulator emphasized individual and legal responsibility while encouraging citizens to report violations via its CMS mobile app for national harmony and public safety.
The telecom watchdog reminded citizens that while freedom of expression is a constitutional right, it must not be misused to circulate illegal content—including NSFW, hate speech, disinformation, or blasphemous material—under PECA 2016. Users are urged to report violations through the PTA’s CMS app and remain vigilant online.
fake news, illegal content online, PTA warning
