ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government has introduced a new policy requiring public sector employees to get prior approval before using social media.
The new restrictions was imposed to prevent misuse and avoid misleading situations. The policy reinforces existing rules that prohibit sharing official information or making statements that could create new trouble for government.
From now onwards, all civil servants are restricted from sharing sensitive information, expressing opinions that could harm the government’s reputation, or participating in social media debates that could impact international relations or compromise their impartiality.
The new policy applies to all civil servants, with officials warned that non-compliance will led to disciplinary action. Government agencies are responsible for monitoring social media content to ensure adherence.
Social media creates several issues for governments including misinformation, amplifying dissent, and posing cybersecurity risks. It further complicates privacy, regulation, and public trust, while also affecting international relations by turning domestic issues into global concerns.
