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Pakistan's Social Media Regulator Stalled by Lack of Funds, Office

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Pakistan's new Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA) has not started operations despite appointing a chairman, as it still lacks a budget and office space. The regulator was established to oversee social media platforms in the country. Without funding, its enforcement and policy functions remain on hold.

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The SMPRA's inability to secure basic resources highlights the gap between regulatory ambition and operational reality in Pakistan's tech governance.
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