ISLAMABAD – In a move to curb the negative use of social media sites, Pakistan has urged tech giants YouTube and WhatsApp to take action against hate mongering, days after Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) Twitter handle was suspended on government’s complaint.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday tweeted that Facebook and Twitter are fully committed to eliminating fake news and spread of hatred.
He wrote, “It is so welcoming that giants like Twitter and Facebook are now fully committed to regulate their platforms to combat the menace of fake news and hate mongering.
https://twitter.com/fawadchaudhry/status/1059667444669837312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geo.tv%2Flatest%2F217419-fawad-chaudhry-urges-youtube-whatsapp-to-combat-hate-mongering
He further said, “YouTube and WhatsApp please consider the same policy for a safer world”.
Twitter suspended TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi’s account on Sunday after the religious party held protests for three days against the acquittal of Asia Bibi by the Supreme Court in a blasphemy case.
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/twitter-suspends-tlp-chief-khadim-rizvis-account/
Numbers of policemen were injured and public and private properties were damaged during the violent protests which brought the country to a standstill.
The demonstration ended after the government and agitators reached an agreement. During the protest, the TLP chief distanced himself from the elements which caused destruction in the country.
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/headline/hundreds-arrested-for-vandalism-during-protests-against-asia-bibis-acquittal/
Later, the government launched a crackdown on the rioters and has so far arrested over 2,000 suspects after identifying them from photographs and videos.
