ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A notification circulating on social media has claimed that social media group administrators have been directed to remove foreign members.
Claim on social media
According to the PTA notification, keeping in view the national security challenges and to protect online users’ data, all social media groups operating from within Pakistan need to expel foreigners from the groups.
The fact
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has responded to what it called a fake notification circulating across social media platforms, claiming that it has directed social media group administrators to remove foreign members.
In an official statement, the PTA clarified that no such instructions have been issued.
The authority urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information and to rely exclusively on PTA’s official communication channels for accurate and authentic updates.
The PTA further asserted that spreading false notifications not only misleads the public but also contributes to unnecessary confusion.
