In Islamabad Federal Parliamentary Secretary Barrister Danyal Chaudhry used his keynote at the National Child Convention organized by the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services to tie digital safety for children to Pakistan’s long-term technology goals, including the Prime Minister’s plan for a $1 billion national AI ecosystem by 2030.
Chaudhry described digital safety as an essential foundation for learning and growth rather than a restriction, stressing that guided protection keeps children connected to opportunities while safeguarding their rights to expression and education. He warned against blanket bans and called for balanced approaches that prioritize both protection and access.
He identified cyberbullying, inappropriate content, deepfakes and online harassment as pressing challenges that demand a collective response from parents, teachers, regulators and technology platforms. The parliamentary secretary urged these stakeholders to work together to build safer online spaces and to promote awareness among young users about risks and reporting mechanisms.
The government signalled plans to strengthen legal frameworks to address emerging AI risks and to ensure platform accountability, linking immediate measures on digital safety to broader policies that will support Pakistan’s AI ambitions. Chaudhry also committed to including children’s perspectives in policymaking so that protections are informed by those they affect.
Calling on youth to adopt responsible online behaviour and to report suspicious activity, Chaudhry framed these steps as part of a national priority to create an informed, empowering and secure digital environment that supports Pakistan’s technological development goals.
