PTA, TikTok join forces to bolster digital safety in schools
ISLAMABAD: 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. Read also: SECP, PTA unite for safer digital ecosystem Speaking at this event,...