{
  "id": 4881464,
  "title": "Punjab Assembly passes resolution to restrict social media access for children under 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-to-restrict-social-media-access-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:08:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626920/punjab-passes-resolution-to-restrict-social-media-access-for-children-under-16"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the Punjab Assembly unanimously endorsed a resolution that recommends measures to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16 and ensure their safety in the digital realm. The measure was introduced by Sarah Ahmed, Chairperson of the Punjab Child Protection and Welfare Bureau and a Member of Punjab Assembly. The resolution emphasized the need for effective legislation to safeguard children under 16 and protect their digital future. It proposed measures to shield children from cyber harassment, online sexual exploitation, and inappropriate content. The resolution also called for the implementation of a robust age-verification system on social media platforms to identify underage users. Furthermore, it urged social media companies to adhere to child protection standards and the establishment of a unified mechanism among federal and provincial institutions to safeguard children online. Sarah Ahmed stated that every child would be granted a safe childhood and a secure digital future. She highlighted child protection and a secure digital environment as key priorities for the Punjab government and emphasized the state's responsibility to ensure the best interests of children. She pointed out that several countries, including China, the United Arab Emirates, and Türkiye, have either implemented or are planning to implement measures to limit or prohibit social media access for young people.",
  "summary": "Calls for effective legislation and age verification to protect children from online harms",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}