{
  "id": 17044423,
  "title": "Govt to Activate Social Media Regulatory Authority Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/govt-to-activate-social-media-regulatory-authority-soon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T10:02:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/29/govt-to-activate-social-media-regulatory-authority-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani federal government intends to activate the Social Media Regulatory Authority in the near future, as it aims to bolster online regulation and tackle escalating cybersecurity concerns, according to Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Addressing the conclusion of Cybersecurity Awareness Week, Khawaja emphasized the need for enhanced cybersecurity awareness and incident reporting systems as Pakistan progresses towards greater digitalization. She pointed out that the increasing utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) is rendering cyber threats more intricate, thereby heightening the necessity to safeguard digital systems and personal data. Khawaja disclosed that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had been established under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The IT Minister underscored the importance of cybersecurity awareness across all societal strata, especially given the growing social media usage among children and the associated risks, such as cyberbullying. She advocated for more robust digital safety measures, cautioning that information disseminated online could expose individuals and their families to fraud and other security threats.",
  "summary": "The federal government plans to activate the Social Media Regulatory Authority soon as it seeks to strengthen online regulation and … Read More The post Govt to Activate Social Media Regulatory Authority Soon appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}