Punjab Assembly Resolution Seeks Permanent Ban on TikTok
A resolution calling for a permanent ban on the social media app TikTok has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly. The motion was moved by opposition lawmaker Farrukh Javed, according to assembly sources.
Concerns Highlighted in the Resolution
The text of the resolution raises concerns about TikTok’s live chat feature, alleging that it encourages inappropriate interactions among young users, particularly children. It further argues that the app promotes a culture of cheap popularity and quick earnings, which could negatively influence societal values.
The resolution also emphasizes that such trends are not aligned with the values of Pakistani society and stresses the need for stronger measures to protect the younger generation from harmful influences online.
Call for Government Action
The resolution urges the Provincial Assembly to press the federal government to enforce a permanent ban on TikTok and its live chat option. The stated aim is to safeguard youth from what lawmakers describe as risks to moral and cultural values.
What’s Next?
The matter will now move forward for debate within the assembly, where members will decide whether to support the proposed ban or suggest alternate approaches, such as stricter content moderation or enhanced parental controls.
