Pakistan, April 29 -- Social media, once a simple way to connect people, has literally placed Pakistan in peril. This reality can't be ignored any more, except at a price.

Terrorist organizations have exploited social media to spread hatred, recruit the vulnerable, and coordinate operations that endanger the very fabric of our society and this is the right time we should understand it is direct assault on our peace and security. The narrative surrounding social media often frames it as a matter of freedom of expression. However, this perspective needs to shift. When social media becomes a tool for terrorist groups, promoting extremism and violence, it transcends the bounds of free speech.

The digital landscape in which they operate is n...