Connecting youths through digital platform discussed

LAHORE:The 18th batch of the Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP), in partnership with TikTok, convened its second session here, marking a pivotal moment in the digital engagement of Pakistan’s youth.

The session featured around 300 primary members representing all National Assembly constituencies, in addition to Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Overseas Pakistanis, along with approximately 300 alternate members.

President of PILDAT and Founder of Youth Parliament Pakistan Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, acknowledging the partnership with TikTok, highlighted how this collaboration not only enriches the Youth Parliament experience but also serves as a vital link to connect with the youth through modern digital platforms. The session proceeded with a concise presentation by Ahmed Bilal Mehboob on the electoral system of Pakistan, emphasising the gender gap, election processes, the vital role of the ECP, and specifics about the upcoming 2024 elections. He also touched upon the distinctions between appellate and election tribunals, presented an analysis of ECI and ECP functions, and also engaged with MYPs through a question and answer session.A panel discussion on Tackling Online Misinformation/Disinformation & Fake News was opened by Amna Kausar, Senior Projects Manager PILDAT & YPP.

Fahad Khan Niazi, Head of Government Relations and Public Policy, Emerging Markets, TikTok explained TikTok’s role as an entertainment platform while addressing the growing challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news highlighting the platform’s introduction of community guidelines to help users identify, evaluate, and combat these issues, underscoring its commitment to fostering freedom of expression.