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Pakistan Urges Global Social Media Companies to Block Terrorist Groups' Accounts

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The Pakistani government, led by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik, has called on global social media companies to immediately block accounts operated by proscribed terrorist groups spreading harmful propaganda and extremist content. This comes after a statement by Chaudhry highlighting the growing concerns over a particular terrorist group using WhatsApp channels to spread hateful content. The government has identified 481 accounts linked to banned groups and has already reported them to social media platforms, urging the use of AI to detect and prevent new accounts from being created. The Pakistani government remains committed to combating terrorism, both on the ground and in the digital space, and is keen to improve its collaboration with social media platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistani government has called on global social media companies to block accounts operated by proscribed terrorist groups, including those banned by the US, UK, and sanctioned by the UN.
  • The government has identified 481 accounts linked to banned groups and has already reported them to social media platforms.
  • The government is urging social media companies to adopt AI technologies to identify and block such accounts automatically.
  • The government is emphasizing the importance of collaborating with law enforcement agencies to counter online threats.
  • The government has pointed out that several notorious terror organizations, including TTP, ISIS-K, BLA, and BLF, have a significant presence on social media.
  • The government is keen to improve its collaboration with social media platforms and has encouraged them to set up offices in Pakistan.

Statistics:

  • 481: The number of accounts linked to banned groups that have been identified by the Pakistani government.
  • 2014: The year in which the National Action Plan (NAP) was formulated to combat terrorism.
  • Multiple: The number of international powers, including the US and UK, that have banned the terrorist groups mentioned.

Sources:

  • A statement on Wednesday from Talal Chaudhry highlighting the growing concerns over a particular terrorist group using WhatsApp channels to spread hateful content.
  • A joint press conference by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik.
  • The National Action Plan (NAP) formulated in 2014 to combat terrorism.

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