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PTA, TikTok join forces to bolster digital safety in schools
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote digital safety in government schools across Pakistan through a multifaceted approach.
The programme includes comprehensive training programmes and guidelines for teachers, parents, and students that will be covered through, workshops, seminars, webinars, awareness videos etc. to shed light on the legitimate use of social media, and tackle associated risks, according to an official statement.
In attendance at this significant event were Chairman PTA, Maj Gen (retd) Hafeezur Rehman, Director General (WAD), and Director General (S&D) as well as representatives from MoITT.
The Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, Pakistan at TikTok, Fahad Khan Niazi as well as the Head of Public Policy Programmes South Asia at TikTok, Zara Basharat Higgs were also present.
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Speaking at this event, Chairman PTA said the authority remains steadfast in its dedication towards digital safety.
This partnership with TikTok, a prominent social media platform, serves as a reaffirmation of PTA’s commitment towards a more secure and safe online environment.
This collaboration underscores the vision of both organisations for a digital space where safety is paramount.
The PTA anticipated that this pioneering initiative would set the stage for other social media platforms to follow suit in establishing partnership with the authority to enhance the local digital environment.
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