Council of Islamic Ideology Urges Crackdown on Immoral Content

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has expressed grave concerns regarding the widespread use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access illegal or immoral content on social media.

In a recent statement, the CII urged the government to take immediate action to regulate VPN usage and curb access to harmful content that contradicts Islamic values.

The CII chairman highlighted the following key points in the press release:

Religious and Social Responsibility: The CII emphasized that Islam strictly prohibits the dissemination of immoral content, which poses a threat to societal and religious values. The council strongly condemned content that promotes obscenity or blasphemy.
Regulation of VPN Usage: VPNs, often used to bypass internet restrictions, allow unrestricted access to social media content that may otherwise be banned. The CII has requested the government to restrict VPN usage for this purpose and establish a regulatory framework that ensures VPNs are only used for legitimate business or educational purposes.
Proactive Measures by Authorities: The CII recommended that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other law enforcement bodies take immediate action to monitor and prevent the spread of objectionable content through VPNs and other digital means.
Education and Awareness: To combat the issue at its roots, the CII advised that Islamic teachings and moral values should be promoted through educational initiatives, both online and offline. This would help counter the negative effects of harmful content on youth and society as a whole.

The CII concluded by urging the public to avoid illegal use of VPNs and instead support efforts to foster a digital environment that aligns with Pakistan’s cultural and religious principles. The council reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the government in curbing the spread of immoral and blasphemous content.