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Govt to take strict action against harassment on social media
Govt to start cracking down on those who harass people on social media.
Islamabad: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Friday said that strict action will be taken against elements maligning people through immoral videos on social media.
He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review cases of harassment of citizens on social media.
The Interior Minister said the presence of immoral and offensive content on social media creates anarchy and corruption in society.
Rana Sanaullah directed the authorities concerned to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against those violating moral values in society.
The meeting decided to make effective laws on cybercrime and to crack down on those who harass and degrade citizens on social media.
It also approved the formation of a working group to make necessary amendments in PECA 2016 on the issue of defamation through harassment and immorality.
DG FIA informed the meeting that citizens can register their grievances at the FIA Portal 111345786.