A resolution has been submitted to the Punjab Assembly, proposing a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16 without parental consent.The proposal addresses growing concerns over cyberbullying, online sexual abuse, and digital addiction among minors.

Moved by lawmaker Sarah Ahmad, the resolution urges the provincial government to recommend federal legislation to regulate children's access to social media platforms and enhance online safety measures.

It emphasizes the state's constitutional responsibility to protect minors' physical, mental, and psychological well-being from harmful online threats.

The resolution calls for age-verification mechanisms to ensure parental consent for social media accounts and mandates social media companies to remove harmful content promptly.

It also advocates for awareness campaigns on digital literacy and stronger coordination between federal and provincial authorities to implement child protection laws.

The proposal aligns with global trends of age-based restrictions on social media access, following similar measures in countries like Australia and the EU.

If adopted, the resolution will serve as a recommendation to the federal government, which holds legislative authority over telecommunications and internet regulation.