Digital platforms need take Pakistan's 'specific conditions' into account, minister tells Google delegation
Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Wednesday told a delegation from Google that digital platforms would have to take the “specific conditions” of the country into account. According to the interior ministry, Chaudhry met a delegation from the tech giant led by Senior Director David Weller. Google Pakistan’s representative Kyle Gardner was also part of the delegation. It said the…
Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry met with a Google delegation, including Senior Director David Weller and Kyle Gardner, to discuss digital security and the effective use of social media in combating terrorism. Chaudhry emphasized that digital platforms must consider Pakistan's unique circumstances, highlighting the country's geographical location and the necessity of proactive social media monitoring to counteract terrorism.
Weller pledged Google's cooperation in establishing a secure digital environment in Pakistan. This meeting took place the day after Google opened its local office in the country, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing optimism about a fruitful partnership and strengthening bilateral ties.
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