The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) have agreed to collaboration and coordinate efforts to raise awareness to prevent blasphemous activities on the internet & social media and disseminate the message among administration, faculty, and students at all universities so that they play an effective role in the noble cause of eradicating this menace from the society.
During a meeting between Chairman PTA Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman and Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, both sides expressed strong enthusiasm for deep collaboration and maximizing outcome through joint academic ventures.
Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman highly appreciated the initiative of HEC and stated that PTA is fully committed to addressing the pressing challenges related to the responsible use of cyberspace. In this regard, PTA has held consultative meetings with esteemed religious scholars of the country and is engaged with multiple international organizations like UNICEF, TikTok, and Telenor Pakistan for the purpose. The collaboration between HEC and PTA will pave the way to reducing the circulation of unlawful content/activities over the internet and engaging youngsters in utilizing cyberspace for productive online activities.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed appreciated the multiple steps taken by PTA especially promoting safe, responsible and productive use of Internet. The recently received SAMENA international LEAD award acknowledges PTA’s commitment to ensuring online child and youth safety. He further highlighted the flagship initiatives of HEC including ‘Pakistan Education Research Network’ (PERN) and the establishment of 100 smart classrooms at universities which can be utilized in promoting awareness amongst all stakeholders especially youngsters for responsible & productive usage of cyberspace.
Both sides agreed on continuing their enduring support on issues concerning each other’s core national interests.
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