The Punjab Assembly has taken an important step to protect young children online. A resolution submitted to the assembly proposes banning children under 16 from making or using social media accounts without permission from their parents or guardians.
Lawmakers want the federal government to make new laws for this. The main goal is to keep minors safe from cyberbullying, online sexual exploitation, harmful content, and too much screen time that leads to digital addiction. Social media is now a big part of children’s daily lives, but it also brings many risks.
The resolution suggests using reliable age-verification systems so that only children with parental consent can join platforms. This would give parents more control and responsibility over their kids’ online activities.
Many countries around the world are discussing similar rules to protect children. Supporters say stronger safeguards are needed because young users are often not ready to handle the negative sides of social media, such as fake news, privacy issues, and mental health problems.
If passed, this law could set an example for the rest of Pakistan. It shows growing awareness about child safety in the digital world.
