PTA and Google Sign MoU to Promote Child Online Safety in Pakistan

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote children’s online safety and digital awareness in Pakistan.

The purpose of the MoU between PTA and Google is to improve online safety for children and increase digital awareness across the country. Under the PTA and Google Child Safety Program, both organizations will work together to provide parents and teachers with practical guidance and useful resources on online safety.

Under the program, awareness material about children’s online safety will be developed in English and local languages. Training programs on online safety for children will also be organized in educational institutions.

The program will also support a nationwide awareness campaign to promote online safety for children and encourage safe and responsible use of the internet.

According to officials, PTA and Google plan to provide online safety guidance and resources to millions of families across Pakistan.

PTA Chairman Hafeez ur Rehman stressed the importance of joint efforts to protect children online. He said that empowering parents and teachers is important to ensure the safety of children in the digital environment.

PTA said that digital literacy and responsible internet use are important for creating a safe digital environment. The collaboration between PTA and Google is an important step towards creating a safer digital future for children in Pakistan.