: In early 2025, the Senate passed a bill criminalizing the intentional spread of "false or fake" information with penalties including up to three years in prison and fines of up to 2 million rupees .
: High-profile incidents, such as the University of Okara MMS scandal , continue to trend years after they first surface, illustrating the long-lasting digital footprint of such content.
The individuals in the videos are often subjected to massive doxxing, where their names, university, and personal information are shared.
Universities must establish clear, empathetic, and strict digital safety protocols. Digital harassment guidelines should be integrated into student handbooks, ensuring that victims are protected and provided with psychological counseling rather than facing academic penalties.
Pakistan has established specific laws to combat cyber crimes, non-consensual pornography, and online harassment. Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016
Unfortunately, in many instances, the focus of public scrutiny falls on the student, leading to intense bullying and social isolation.
Utilizing digital hashing technology to automatically detect and block known explicit videos before they are re-uploaded.