Pakistan Warns X Over Terrorism Content Inaction
The Government of Pakistan on Thursday warned social media platform X that it could face bans and financial penalties.
The warning was issued during a joint media briefing in Islamabad by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Barrister Aqeel Malik.
Chaudhry said social media platforms would face action if they continued violating Pakistani laws and regulations consistently over time.
The Minister of State recalled that an official notice was issued on July 24, 2025, directing platforms to establish offices locally.
The notice highlighted concerns that terrorists were freely exploiting these platforms to spread extremist and violent content online.
Talal stated terrorists are increasingly using advanced technology, including artificial intelligence tools and algorithms, to distribute extremist content efficiently.
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He added that several platforms responded weakly, noting nineteen accounts operated from India and twenty-eight accounts from Afghanistan.
The minister specifically criticized X and Facebook for poor cooperation against accounts linked to terrorism, urging platforms to establish offices.
“If child abuse content can be automatically deleted, why not terrorist content?” Chaudhry said, demanding AI-based removal systems immediately.
He explained that digital evidence revealed forty banned organisations had online footprints originating from Afghanistan, posing serious regional security risks.
Barrister Malik accused social media companies of double standards, removing Palestine content quickly but delaying action on Pakistan’s counterterrorism requests.
He warned that Pakistan might adopt Brazil’s model, banning X, imposing heavy fines, and considering international courts if non-cooperation persists.
