The Telecom watchdog has signed an MoU with TikTok for a joint program to foster a safer digital environment for Pakistani youth.
By Muhammad Ali
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok are collaborating to ensure digital safety in government schools across Pakistan through a multifaceted approach, it has been announced.
The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the program at PTA Headquarters Islamabad Thursday. TikTok was represented at the event by its Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for Pakistan Fahad Khan Niazi and Head of Public Policy Programs South Asia Zara Basharat Higgs.
Speaking on the occasion, PTA Chairman Maj-Gen (R) Hafeez ur Rehman said that PTA remains steadfast in its dedication towards digital safety. The partnership with TikTok serves as a reaffirmation of PTA’s commitment, towards a more secure and safe online environment, he said.
The program includes comprehensive training programs and guidelines for teachers, parents, and students that will be covered through workshops, seminars, webinars, awareness videos etc., to shed light on the legitimate use of social media, and tackle risks associated with internet and social media use.
This collaboration underscores the vision of both organizations for a digital space where safety is paramount.
PTA anticipates that this pioneering collaboration with this prominent social media platform
will set the stage for other social media platforms to follow suit in establishing partnerships with PTA to enhance the digital environment for Pakistani consumers, especially children.
In attendance at the event – besides PTA brass and the TikTok officials named above – were representatives from MoITT.
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