On April 10, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced the creation of a special unit within the Home Department to address complaints and cases of misuse of social media platforms. The decision was made during the 32nd meeting of the Apex Committee, which was held at the Chief Minister’s House.

According to an official statement, the new unit will function in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and Sindh Police.

The committee was informed that a Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority has been created under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon and Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Corps Commander Karachi Lt Gen Mohammad Avais Dastagir, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Director General Rangers Maj Gen Muhammad Shamraiz, Home Secretary Iqbal Memon, Inspector General of Police Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, AIG Karachi, and senior representatives from FIA, Customs, and other concerned departments.