--- title: "Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16" description: "Most outlets reported that the Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging a legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16. ProPakistani led with the phrase \"Punjab legally passes resolution to ban social media for children,\" while BOL News framed it as \"Punjab pushes new rules for young social media users\" and contextualized it within a broader national debate. Both outlets emphasized the unanimous nature of the resolution and the call to the federal government, though BOL News added context about the ongoing discussion on children’s social media exposure." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5905-punjab-assembly-calls-for-action-against-online-risks-facing site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 pakistan · latest filing 2 Sep 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 1–2 Sep 2026 · 17 articles from 16 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 2 Sep 2026 — Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging a legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16. ProPakistani led with the phrase "Punjab legally passes resolution to ban social media for children," while BOL News framed it as "Punjab pushes new rules for young social media users" and contextualized it within a broader national debate. Both outlets emphasized the unanimous nature of the resolution and the call to the federal government, though BOL News added context about the ongoing discussion on children’s social media exposure. - **BOL News** — [Punjab pushes new rules for young social media users](https://www.bolnews.com/technology/punjab-pushes-new-rules-for-young-social-media-users/) · 2 Sep 2026, 2:08 PM PKT > LAHORE: Pakistan’s growing debate over children’s exposure to social media has reached the Punjab Assembly, which unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging the federal government to bar children under 16 from holding social media accounts. The move, led by government MPA Sarah Ahmed, calls for new legislation, stronger age verification and greater accountability from platforms ... Read more - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab Legally Passes Resolution to Ban Social Media for Children](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/02/pakistan-legally-passes-resolution-to-ban-social-media-for-children/) · 2 Sep 2026, 12:19 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling for a legal ban on social media accounts for children under… Read More ### 1 Sep 2026 — Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16 (15 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Punjab Assembly passed a resolution seeking a legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16, with a focus on the need for age verification and protection from online harms. While the core message was consistent across the coverage, some outlets, like the Business Recorder, mentioned the resolution in passing alongside other legislative actions, while others, such as Hum News English and 24 News HD, highlighted the call for an effective age-verification mechanism more prominently. A few, like BOL News and ARY News (English), emphasized the broader concern for children’s physical, mental, and moral well-being without explicitly mentioning the word "ban." - **Daily Times** — [PA passes resolution to restrict social media access for children under 16](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546772/pa-passes-resolution-to-restrict-social-media-access-for-children-under-16/) · 2 Sep 2026, 6:57 AM PKT > The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking an effective legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16 years of age. The resolution was submitted to the Punjab Assembly in July by the chairperson of the Child Protection Bureau, Sarah Ahmad. It called for effective legislation and a coordinated mechanism between federal […] - **Business Recorder** — [Curbs on social media for under-16s approved: Punjab Assembly seeks action against illegal housing schemes](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437470/curbs-on-social-media-for-under-16s-approved-punjab-assembly-seeks-action-against-illegal-housing-schemes) · 2 Sep 2026, 5:03 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed several resolutions, including a call for restrictions on social media accounts of children under 16 and protection of Pakistan’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty, while directing the provincial Housing Department to provide a prompt response on illegal housing societies allegedly depriving citizens of their lifetime savings. The iss... - **Pakistan Today** — [Punjab Assembly seeks legal ban on social media accounts for under-16s](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/01/punjab-assembly-seeks-legal-ban-on-social-media-accounts-for-under-16s) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:02 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing - **ARY News (English)** — [Legal ban on social media accounts for under-16s proposed in Pakistan](https://arynews.tv/legal-ban-on-social-media-accounts-for-under-16s-proposed-in-pakistan) · 1 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > The resolution stated that protecting children's physical, mental, psychological and moral development is the responsibility of the state. - **Profit** — [Punjab Assembly seeks social media curbs for under-16s, calls for age verification](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/01/punjab-assembly-seeks-social-media-curbs-for-under-16s-calls-for-age-verification) · 1 Sep 2026, 9:59 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Unanimous resolution urges legislation against cyber harassment, exploitation and harmful content as governments worldwide tighten protections for children online - **Pakistan Observer** — [Punjab Assembly Seeks Ban on Social Media Accounts for Under-16s](https://pakobserver.net/punjab-assembly-seeks-ban-on-social-media-accounts-for-under-16s/) · 1 Sep 2026, 9:55 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling for a ban on social media accounts for children under the… - **Geo News** — [Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for under-16s](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680195-punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-social-media-ban-for-under-16s) · 1 Sep 2026, 9:54 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > A session of the Punjab Assembly is underway in this undated photo. — APPResolution moved by treasury lawmaker Sarah Ahmad.Says state responsible for protecting children’s overall development.Seeks effective age verification across social media platforms.LAHORE: The... - **Dawn** — [Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking ban on social media for under-16s](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026657/punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:51 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking an effective legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16 years of age. The resolution was submitted to the Punjab Assembly in July by the chairperson of the Child Protection Bureau, Sarah Ahmad. It called for effective legislation and a coordinated mechanism between federal and provincial institutions to protect min... - **Abb Takk News** — [Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking social media ban for children under 16](https://abbtakk.tv/punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16/) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:42 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution calling for restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, citing concerns over their physical, mental and moral well-being. The resolution was moved by government lawmaker Sarah Ahmed, who said protecting children from harmful influences was the responsibility... - **Minute Mirror** — [Punjab Assembly backs social media ban for under-1...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/punjab-assembly-backs-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-622804/) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:20 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling for measures to restrict social media access for children under 16. - **BOL News** — [Punjab Assembly calls for action against online risks facing children](https://www.bolnews.com/technology/punjab-assembly-calls-for-action-against-online-risks-facing-children/) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:19 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > It also called for effective age-verification mechanisms on social media platforms. - **Hum News English** — [Punjab Assembly passes resolution to ban social media accounts for under-16s](https://humenglish.com/latest/punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-to-ban-social-media-accounts-for-under-16s/) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:57 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution seeking a ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16, calling for an effective age-verification mechanism on digital platforms and stronger safeguards for children online. The resolution was moved by government lawmaker Sarah Ahmed and stressed that protecting children's physical, mental, psychological and... - **24 News HD** — [Punjab Assembly unanimously urges ban on social media accounts for children under 16](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Sep-2026/punjab-assembly-unanimously-urges-ban-social-media-accounts-children-16) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:51 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution recommending that the federal government introduce an effective legal ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16, citing concerns over cyberbullying, online sexual abuse, inappropriate content and mental health risks. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Punjab Assembly passes resolution seeking ban on social media use by children under 16](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/01-Sep-2026/punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-ban-on-social-media-use-by-children-under-16) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:41 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution calling for a ban on social media use by children under the age of 16. The resolution, moved by government lawmaker Sarah Ahmed, stated that protecting children’s physical, mental and moral development was the responsibility of the state. It further said that inappropriate content on social […] - **The Express Tribune** — [Punjab Assembly passes resolution to restrict social media access for children under 16](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626920/punjab-passes-resolution-to-restrict-social-media-access-for-children-under-16) · 1 Sep 2026, 3:08 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Calls for effective legislation and age verification to protect children from online harms ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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