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Punjab launches a new digital harassment protection system aimed at tackling online abuse and improving cyber safety for women.
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Maryam Nawaz has announced a new digital protection system aimed at tackling online harassment and cyberbullying in Punjab, as the provincial government intensifies efforts to strengthen protections for women in digital spaces.
Speaking at a convocation ceremony at Lahore College for Women University, the Punjab chief minister said the province would adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward harassment targeting women, both online and offline.
Maryam Nawaz revealed that a dedicated system was being developed to address complaints related to online harassment and digital abuse while ensuring the confidentiality of victims and complainants. She also proposed the wider installation of panic buttons for women and the establishment of virtual support centres to improve protection and emergency response mechanisms.
The announcement reflects increasing concern globally over the rise of cyber harassment, online blackmail, and digital abuse, particularly targeting women and young people on social media platforms.
Addressing students during the ceremony, the chief minister said Punjab was committed to becoming a safer province for women and warned that authorities would continue pursuing individuals involved in harassment cases. She urged families to listen to and support girls who report harassment instead of dismissing their concerns.
Maryam Nawaz also highlighted the growing participation of women in Punjab’s governance and administrative structure, noting that women were now serving as divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, district police officers, and cabinet members across the province.
Alongside digital safety initiatives, the chief minister outlined broader education and youth-focused programmes underway in Punjab. She said 100,000 houses had been completed under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme, while merit scholarships had been awarded to 100,000 students across the province.
The government also plans to distribute an additional 100,000 electric bikes to students next year while expanding investments in sports gymnasiums, artificial intelligence centres, computer laboratories, and school meal programmes.
Maryam Nawaz further linked Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagement in regional conflicts to broader national stability and economic resilience, stressing the importance of political and institutional cooperation.
The proposed anti-harassment framework comes as governments globally move to strengthen cyber safety regulations and improve protections for vulnerable groups amid the rapid expansion of digital platforms and online communication networks.
