Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar highlighted concerns about social media, indicating plans for regulations to curb its alleged misuse
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Summary of Case
On January 26, 2024, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar highlighted concerns about social media and indicated plans for regulations to curb its alleged misuse. In an interview with a private TV channel, the premier said that previous governments worked to control social media's negative aspects, and in the future, a “national firewall” would be created using technology to subdue social media's negative tendencies. Reflecting on the May 9 events, Kakar criticised the elements involved, clarifying that his government did not target any specific political party. He stressed the importance of maintaining social order as a foundation for political stability. “May 9 [incident] was an attack on the concept of the state of Pakistan and from the very start I was very critical of the elements involved in the incidents,” he said. However, he added that the entire Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could not be kept away from Pakistani politics, adding that only specific members of PTI were involved in the chaos. PM Kakar said that the political parties needed to democratise themselves and decrease the influence of individuals. “The Supreme Court’s decision on the intra-party elections of PTI was a welcome step and would increase the opportunities for politicians from the middle class to make a mark on the political landscape,” he opined.
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ICCS Status
ICCS Divisions: 0803-Acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression
ICCS Group: Missing
ICCS Class: 08039-Other acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression
ICCS Crime: Acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression
Reported By
Express Tribune
Date of incident
26
Month
january
Year
2024
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All social media users
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar
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