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Punjab Assembly resolution seeks ban on social media accounts of kids under 16
The Punjab Assembly has submitted a resolution seeking a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16 without parental consent, citing concerns over cyberbullying, online sexual abuse, and digital addiction. The proposal recommends federal legislation requiring parental consent through age-verification systems and mandates social media companies to enhance child safety measures.
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