FIA, PTA told to curb pre-poll abuse on social media

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The Senate’s Standing Committee on Interior has called upon the government, especially the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), to crack down upon mudslinging against candidates online in the run-up to the general election.

As objectionable material is being uploaded from abroad so it becomes difficult to take action. We are trying our best to investigate the matter and take action against the elements concerned, but there is a lack of coordination between the FIA and the Pakistan Telecom­munication Authority." — FIA's cybercrime director.

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