巴基斯坦推出新的社交媒体管理机构, 拥有广泛的权力来阻止内容和平台. Pakistan launches new social media authority with broad powers to block content and fine platforms.

巴基斯坦根据"2025年修订的电子犯罪预防法", 成立了社交媒体保护和监管机构 (SMPRA), 并任命律师Ayaz Shaukat为其首任主席, 任期五年. Pakistan has launched the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA) under the 2025 amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, appointing lawyer Ayyaz Shaukat as its first chairman for a five-year term. 据了解, 在该机构的成员中包括五名和两个保留席位. 该机构可以在投诉后24小时内阻止被认为有害或误导内容的内容, 监管社交媒体平台,发放许可证并处罚金. The authority, which includes five named members and two reserved seats, can block content deemed harmful or misleading within 24 hours of a complaint, regulate social media platforms, issue licenses, and impose fines. 虽然批评者警告说, 这些权力可能威胁言论自由和数字权利. It aims to combat online disinformation and enhance digital safety, though critics warn the powers may threaten free speech and digital rights.