Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir highlighted the government’s responsibility to safeguard the public from the harmful effects of social media in a recent statement. Stressing the importance of protecting citizens from the adverse consequences of social media-induced hysteria, the army chief reassured the youth of Pakistan that the nation’s future is in safe hands. He also emphasized the significance of unity, education, and resilience in overcoming challenges, and pointed out that politically motivated ‘digital terrorism’ aims to sow discord among national institutions.

Moreover, he urged young Pakistanis to draw lessons from the struggles of people in various regions and highlighted the silence of those who had predicted Pakistan’s default regarding the country’s economic situation. Emphasizing the importance of the youth as Pakistan’s most valuable asset, he pledged to shield them from harm and stressed the need for a strong bond between the people, government, and the army for the country’s security and progress. The army chief has previously condemned the negative use of social media as digital terrorism and called for decisive action against it.

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