Tech Desk 
Jul 25, 2025
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary said Friday while unveiling a new digital security scheme that the government is "building walls against terrorism, not putting a lid on free speech."
He noted that Pakistan is "a global bulwark in the fight against terrorism" and that hundreds of terrorism-linked accounts on Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) have already been traced.
"As if under a spell, Pakistan is the only country in the world where banned terrorist groups like Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), and Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) are now openly operating and proliferating propaganda on social media platforms."
Officials from the ministry confirmed that 2,400 complaints about extremist content are under review, and they expect the tech companies to act swiftly.
"Social media companies must use AI technology to rapidly remove terrorist content," Chaudhary said. He urged social media companies "to shut down extremist accounts, share the IP data of suspects with law enforcement officers, and use automation to detect and remove terrorist material in real time."
In a follow-up to the announcement, Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik pointed out that the transmission of terrorist material is a "punishable crime under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)," and those found guilty would be prosecuted.
To strengthen cooperation, Pakistan has invited tech companies to open local offices and support efforts against online extremism. “Pakistan urges international cooperation to counter digital terrorism threats,” Chaudhary added, saying the country’s push aligns with wider global security goals.
