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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday sought replies from the federal government and other authorities on a petition seeking a ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 16.
LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed by Aliya Saleem and others through Advocate Shiza Qureshi on Tuesday.
Justice Neelum observed that it was an important matter and a policy issue that should be addressed by the government.
The counsel for the petitioner contended that social media was causing serious harm to the mental, moral and educational development of children.
