Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, emphasized the global issue of disinformation and fake news during a meeting with Zoe Ware, the political counselor of the British High Commission, on Thursday. Tarar highlighted the pervasive challenge of fake news on social media platforms, noting that it remains a significant concern worldwide.
In reference to recent restrictions on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Tarar stated that the government is actively addressing this issue. He stressed the necessity of establishing a global code of conduct for social media platforms and content creators to combat misinformation effectively.
During the meeting, Ms. Ware extended congratulations to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on forming the government and commended Mr. Tarar on assuming the role of Minister of Information and Broadcasting. She also assured Tarar of the British government’s full cooperation in enhancing bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UK.
