PTA and FIA Introduce New Measures to Combat Online Blasphemous Content
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency Cyber Crimes Wing (FIA-Cyber Crimes) have created a faster way to deal with blasphemous content online.
According to PTA’s public notice, special blasphemy units have been set up in FIA cyber-crimes police stations across the country. These units will quickly handle cases referred by PTA, using advanced technology to find and arrest people spreading blasphemous material.
PTA’s notice expressed concerns about atheists and troublemakers allegedly using social media to harm the morals and beliefs of young people.
The agency highlighted that offensive content against religious figures, holy texts, and national symbols is being spread in an organized way, supposedly as part of a larger plan to destabilize the country and create unrest. PTA stressed the serious consequences of such actions, which are illegal in Pakistan.
PTA urged parents to closely monitor their children’s online activities to ensure they are not unknowingly involved in blasphemy, warning that this could lead to severe legal consequences.
PTA also emphasized the collective responsibility of scholars, lawyers, educators, and society to raise awareness about the seriousness of blasphemy.
The notice highlighted the importance of public vigilance and reporting offensive content to PTA for quick action. Special blasphemy units within FIA police stations are dedicated to handling these cases promptly, ensuring fast investigation and punishment. By using advanced technology, the cybercrime wing can track down and hold perpetrators accountable.
