Pakistan faces a growing child online safety crisis as cybercriminals exploit social media, gaming platforms, encrypted networks, and the dark web. Learn about digital grooming, PECA reforms, NCCIA enforcement, PKCERT coordination, and the urgent need for stronger child protection measures.
Greece approves legislation restricting social media use for children under 15, with new measures focused on online safety, privacy and age verification.
NCCIA Lahore has detained 281 individuals, including 21 foreign nationals, during operations against illegal call centres linked to suspected financial fraud, online harassment, and cybercrime investigations.
NCRC urges stronger child online protection measures, including age verification, NCCIA capacity building and legal reforms to address online risks for minors.
Islamabad High Court petition seeks legislation, age verification mechanisms and child protection measures to regulate social media use by minors under 16.
PTA and Google sign an MoU to promote child online safety through awareness programs, digital literacy initiatives, training sessions and online protection resources across Pakistan.
Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency launches Katalyst, an AI enabled investigative system developed with UK support to strengthen action against online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
UAE has introduced a new federal decree law to protect children from online risks, regulate digital platforms, and promote safe age appropriate digital content ahead of Year of the Family 2026.
National CERT partnered with UNICEF, NCRC, PTA, and Telenor Pakistan to host the Child Online Safety Camp 2025, raising awareness on digital safety, cyberbullying, privacy, and mental health for children across Pakistan.
