Major internet platforms obeyed only 23.7 percent of content removal demands issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, based on a formal written reply from the Ministry of Interior.
Authorities stated this compliance figure applies to material flagged as unnecessary, anti-state, or related to sensitive topics. Meanwhile, compliance for counter-terrorism takedown demands reached 47 percent.
Facebook showed the top compliance level at 38.1 percent among named platforms. X, previously known as Twitter, followed at 7.4 percent, while YouTube stood at 1.9 percent. The ministry noted that tech firms still refuse to implement the guidelines established by the PTA.
Punjab originated the highest volume of submissions regarding digital material targeting the state or government. Submissions originating from the Punjab administration represented 97.7 percent of all files in that group.
The ministry admitted that Pakistan lacks a unified, structured network across federal and regional levels to handle internet dangers. Officials pointed out a lack of skilled analysts inside proper departments and open-source intelligence groups. Intelligence and security services cannot sustain continuous monitoring, the report stated.
The statement outlined the budget status for the National Counter Terrorism Authority as well. NACTA asked for over Rs2.98 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal period, but officials dispersed just Rs1.33 billion for the ongoing year.
The department defined NACTA as an official agency focused on fighting terror, lacking powers to arrest individuals or carry out police duties. Officials stated that NACTA will soon change into the National Counter Terrorism Division.
