Islamabad High Court Orders Enforcement of Laws Against Online Harassment and Blackmailing
ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the implementation of laws aimed at protecting citizens from online harassment and blackmailing and preventing the misuse of digital media.
The court also sought a report on the implementation of laws governing the redressal of complaints against the misuse of digital platforms.
In its order, the court directed the relevant institutions to identify legal, administrative and technical obstacles hindering implementation and explain what measures had been taken or proposed to address them.
The court further directed the concerned authorities to provide details of steps being taken to prevent online harassment, blackmailing and the unauthorised dissemination of private content.
A written report submitted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was also made part of the court order. The report includes details of the rate at which illegal content on social media platforms has been blocked.
The court’s directives aim to ensure the effective implementation of existing legal protections against the misuse of digital media and the violation of citizens’ privacy.
Clarify the court’s specific directivesRemove repetitive references to online abuse
