Pakistan announces new social media rules, bans certain content

Pakistan introduced new rules regarding acceptable content on social media, which also requires the companies to open offices in the country. — AFP

Pakistan announced amended rules Thursday to regulate social media platforms and compel them to open offices in the country.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, the new rules apply to licensees that provide social media or social networking services in Pakistan, reported Anadolu Agency (AA).