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Pakistan Urges Social Media to Shut Down 481 Extremist Accounts

7/28/2025

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Pakistan's government is taking a stand against online extremism, urging global social media platforms to shut down 481 accounts tied to banned militant groups such as the TTP and BLA. Officials warn that these accounts fuel violence and propaganda, calling for tech companies to collaborate in safeguarding national security by removing these threats and employing AI to thwart similar accounts in the future.

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Pakistan's government is taking a stand against online extremism, urging global social media platforms to shut down 481 accounts tied to banned militant groups such as the TTP and BLA. Officials warn that these accounts fuel violence and propaganda, calling for tech companies to collaborate in safeguarding national security by removing these threats and employing AI to thwart similar accounts in the future.