Islamabad, March 09, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chairman Pakistan Telecomm Authority (PTA) held a meeting today with representatives of Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA). Matters pertaining to digital economy and ease of doing e-commerce were discussed.
Challenges being faced by the regulator to manage unlawful online content were also discussed in detail. There was a consensus regarding a balanced approach between freedom of speech and content regulation. Broad-based consultation on Citizen Protection (Against Online Harm) Rules 2020 with all stakeholders including foreign tech-companies, AIC and civil society was recommended during the meeting.
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