Pakistan's Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution seeking legal restrictions on social media accounts for children under 16. The House urged the federal government to introduce legislation to protect minors from cyberbullying, exploitation, harmful content and excessive screen time
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on the use of social media for children under 16 while presenting the 2026–27 State Budget, citing concerns over mental health and digital addiction. Experts and parents welcomed the move but questioned its practical implementation
