ISLAMABAD, Jan. 17 -- Senators on Friday called for closer monitoring of social media platforms for children under 18, proposing the formation of a special committee to develop safeguards in consultation with relevant ministries.

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The proposal was raised through a calling-attention notice by Senators Falak Naz, Fawzia Arshad, Aimal Wali Khan, Saadia Abbasi, and Dilawar Khan. Presiding over the session, Senator Sherry Rehman suggested a committee comprising representatives from the ministries of information technology, interior, education, and law, as well as parliamentary parties and provincial governments. The final decision will rest with Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani.

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