PTA, Google sign MoU on child online safety

Mettis Global reported that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google LLC have formalised a pact aimed at keeping children safe while they use the internet. The accord focuses on raising awareness, strengthening digital protection and encouraging responsible use of online platforms, with young people and the adults who look after them as the main audience.

Under the arrangement, both parties will run a joint Child Safety Program built around education, awareness and skills development. Parents and teachers are set to receive practical tools and materials to help children navigate online spaces more safely. Planned activities include awareness material in English and local languages, instructional sessions at educational institutions, and a nationwide outreach effort that will put millions of families in touch with localised safety guides and online tutorials.

PTA Chairman Maj. Gen. (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, speaking at the signing, stressed that protecting children calls for collective, stakeholder-driven action in an increasingly digital setting, APP reported. Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, Member (Compliance & Enforcement) at PTA, highlighted digital literacy and responsible platform use as central goals. The two sides describe the partnership as a joint pledge that equips parents and teachers and makes the internet safer for young users across Pakistan.