Meta, the parent company behind Instagram, has launched Instagram’s Teen Accounts in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Teen accounts are meant to enhance online protection for young users in Pakistan with stricter controls.
The feature automatically places users under 16 into Teen Accounts, restricting unwanted contact and filtering sensitive content, while allowing safe digital exploration.
The launch event for Teen Accounts was attended by representatives from Meta, UNICEF/NCRC, and key child protection stakeholders. The program included awareness sessions and live demonstrations on online safety tools, complaint mechanisms, and best practices for youth digital wellbeing.
Addressing the ceremony, Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman, HI (M) SI, reaffirmed PTA’s commitment to building a safer digital ecosystem, emphasizing that the launch of Teen Accounts should help protect Pakistan’s youth online.
Dr. Priyanka Bhalla, Head of Safety Policy for South Asia at Meta, appreciated PTA’s continued collaboration, noting that Meta’s global safety initiatives are empowering millions of teenagers worldwide, including in Pakistan, to enjoy a secure online experience.