Pakistan reports 850, blocks over 533 social media accounts in crackdown on terror-related content

Islamabad (Web Desk): A significant operation has been carried out against terror-related content on social media in Pakistan, resulting in the reporting of over 850 accounts and the blocking of more than 533 accounts.

These accounts were linked to banned organizations including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Baloch Liberation Army, and Baloch Liberation Front.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) coordinated actions across multiple global platforms to curb terrorist content. Facebook and TikTok responded positively by acting on 90% of requests, whereas platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp showed comparatively less cooperation.

The government has urged international social media companies to permanently shut down all terror-linked accounts, swiftly remove violent content using advanced AI systems, and establish direct communication channels with Pakistani authorities to ensure timely action.