Islamabad (Zahid Yaqoob Khawaja): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Meta, organized a high-level workshop on \u201cCounter Terrorism in the Digital Age\u201d at PTA Headquarters today. The event brought together experts from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, along with representatives from key government institutions and law enforcement agencies (LEAs).
The workshop focused on Meta\u2019s evolving policies for tackling terrorism-related content and enhancing cooperation between digital platforms, LEAs, and regulators. Mechanisms for complaint handling and content escalation were also discussed. A dedicated Q&A session provided participants the opportunity to engage with Meta\u2019s policy specialists.
Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman, reaffirmed PTA\u2019s commitment to building a safer digital environment. He noted, \u201cCollaboration with global platforms like Meta is vital to prevent the misuse of online spaces by extremist elements.\u201d
Dr. Nawab Osman, Lead for Dangerous Organizations and Individuals (DOI) Policy at Meta, appreciated PTA\u2019s leadership, stating, \u201cJoint efforts like this are key to creating safer digital spaces while upholding community standards and fundamental rights.\u201d
The workshop is part of PTA\u2019s broader strategy to promote responsible online behavior and enhance national digital\u00a0resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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