ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani Senator Bahramand Tangi on Monday withdrew a resolution from the Senate seeking a ban on social media.
The Senate session met with the deputy chairman in the chair. After criticism from various circles, Senator Bahramand Tangi withdrew his resolution seeking to ban social media to “save the young generation from their negative and devastating effects”.
Senator Tangi said the tabling of a resolution on any issue is the right of the members of the Senate, however, he is withdrawing the resolution.
At this juncture, the opposition tried to comment on the matter, but the deputy chairman denied the permission by saying the resolution was taken back, hence, no discussion could be held on it.
Earlier, the Senator, in his resolution, expressed concern over the use of social media platforms against the interests of the country through malicious and negative propaganda against the armed forces of Pakistan.
Targeted Social Media Platforms
He said that platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter (X) and YouTube were being used by vested interests to spread fake news about different issues and try to create and promote fake leadership in Pakistan to hoodwink the young generation.
