Facebook turns down Pakistan’s request to link accounts with mobile numbers

[abp94]

That would be horrendous.

Not even about fake accounts, this is so state can know who said what.

 

[Thorough Pro]

60% Indians don't even have access to two bricks a and a curtain to at least take a dump in privacy and you want us to believe they all have access to internet? probably to research new ways to take a dump in open or to upload their videos while doing so........

2011 data?
In 2016, India has 40% internet penetration, while Pakistan has just 15%...update your database dear.

 

[Musafir117]

Ban that satanic door nothing positive in there, better join LinkedIn if for bussiness purposes. FB is just Pundhi bazar and home of all weirdos.

 

[Mugwop]

Why are you always in such a hurry to give negative ratings ?

There's your link
http://www.internetworldstats.com/top20.htm

India is expected to be at 40% by the end of this year

I am more hawkish than the other authority on this forum.

My man the argument isn't even about india. It's about draconian laws being passed in Pakistan.

 

[LeGenD]

So ban face book.... one of the most useless things of 21st century

I strongly disagree.

Facebook is a blessing in disguise and it has helped a lot of people connect who couldn't otherwise. I also managed to re-connect with an old friend through Facebook.

Millions of Pakistani use Facebook on daily basis.

 

[Mrc]

I strongly disagree.

Facebook is a blessing in disguise and it has helped a lot of people connect who couldn't otherwise. I also managed to re-connect with an old friend through Facebook.

Millions of Pakistani use Facebook on daily basis.

Let local versions come up and flourish like china

 

[LeGenD]

Let local versions come up and flourish like china

That is fine.

A Pakistani social portal is welcome.

 

[wiseone2]

Facebook turns down Pakistan’s request to link accounts with mobile numbers
By Tech Desk
Published: July 15, 2017
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Government requested to link accounts with mobile numbers in order to overcome the issue of fake accounts. PHOTO: REUTERS

Facebook has declined Pakistan’s request to pair mobile numbers with user’s account, a move that the government argue could help overcome the issue of fake accounts on the social network.

Responding to an email by VOA regarding the social media giant’s reaction to the request made by the Pakistan government, Facebook spokesperson Christine Chen said the company had declined the request in order to protect the rights of its users.

Pakistan asks Facebook to link accounts with mobile numbers

Earlier, Pakistan had asked Facebook to link the opening of accounts on the social network with mobile numbers in attempt to overcome the issue of fake accounts. The request came after efforts from the social network to counter and remove sacrilegious content from its platform.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) argued that mobile numbers in the country were verified through biometric verification system while Facebook accounts could be opened simply through an email. The issue of fake accounts could then be overcome if all existing accounts are verified with phone numbers.

Facebook assures purge of anti-Islamic content

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali had also met Facebook Vice President Joel Kaplan to discuss steps and actions to take in order to remove the content that is illegal in Pakistan.

Facebook, on its part, had reiterated its commitment to keep the platform safe and promote values that are in congruence with its community standards and showed its commitment to remove fake accounts, explicit, hateful and provocative material that incites violence and terrorism.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/145872...kistans-request-link-accounts-mobile-numbers/

facebook account requires a mobile number

 

[Zibago]

facebook account requires a mobile number

Or email

 

[Manama]

Just why?