As many as 86,000 SIMs have been blocked for anti-state activities, Parliamentary Secretary Sajid Mehdi told the National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday.
He was responding to a call-to-attention notice regarding the spread of fake news on social media platforms in the National Assembly by Asiya Naz Tanoli.
Parliamentary Secretary Sajid Mehdi admitted that the government had blocked the social media platform X to curb misinformation, adding that 86,000 SIMs have also been blocked over anti-state activities.
He told the NA house that amendments to the Electronic Crimes Act are expected soon to strengthen regulations against fake news.
Mr. Mehdi also confirmed that VPN usage has also been restricted to control the flow of misinformation.
