Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 5:31 PM

A petition urging a ban on social media use by bureaucrats and police officers has been submitted to the Lahore High Court. Justice Ahmed Nadeem Arshad presided over the hearing and summoned Punjab's chief secretary for the next court session. The petitioner raised concerns that the growing trend of public officials using platforms for personal promotion undermines the neutrality expected from government servants. The court has instructed the Punjab government to provide a detailed written explanation on the matter.

The petition argues that some police officers and bureaucrats are actively using social media platforms for self-promotion, which may conflict with the ethical standards o...