Safe online environment for children planned.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the United Nations International Children's Fund (Unicef) Pakistan have collaborated to promote a safe, secure and productive online environment for the children.

Under this collaboration, PTA has already declared '1121' as free emergency helpline for child protection whereas other areas of focus will be implemented by both sides.

The collaboration aims to prevent and report incidents of online child abuse and encourage responsible internet usage among the children, caregivers and educators through awareness and capacity-building efforts.

Mohammad Naveed, Chairman PTA and Abdullah Fadil, Representative, Unicef...

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