The government ordered the Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to take strict action against anyone who propagates sectarianism via social media or mobile phones, Express News reported on Monday.
Social media will be monitored for controversial statements that could lead to sectarian conflicts and measures will taken against those who spread such content.
The government also asked the FIA to investigate the issue and ordered them to take action against people who are involved in spreading such statements.
The government’s decision comes after conflicts in Rawalpindi left nine people dead and over 80 injured on November 15.
A curfew was imposed in the area and was lifted earlier today.
