Google to Unveil ‘Digital Pasban’ to Boost Online Safety for Pakistani Children

Google is set to unveil “Digital Pasban” on Thursday, a new initiative aimed at helping Pakistani families protect children from online risks and encouraging safer, more responsible use of digital platforms.

The initiative will be formally introduced at Google’s “Safe Raho with Google” event, where the technology company is expected to outline practical measures and resources designed to help parents respond to growing online safety challenges facing children.

Digital Pasban will focus on strengthening digital awareness among families and equipping parents with the knowledge and tools needed to guide children through an increasingly complex online environment.

The program is expected to address risks, including exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and other online threats, while promoting responsible digital habits among younger users.

The launch comes as internet and smartphone usage continues to expand across Pakistan, with digital platforms becoming an increasingly important part of children’s education, communication, and entertainment.

As younger users spend more time online, concerns over privacy, harmful content, online harassment, and responsible internet use have placed greater emphasis on the role of parents, technology companies, and policymakers in creating safer digital environments.

Google executives Farhan S. Qureshi and Wilson White are scheduled to lead an open question-and-answer session and media briefing following the Digital Pasban presentation.

The session is expected to provide journalists with an opportunity to seek further details about the program, its implementation, and Google’s wider digital agenda in Pakistan.

Further information about the scope of Digital Pasban, the resources available to families, and Google’s plans to support online child safety is also expected to be shared during the event.

Google deepens engagement with Pakistan

The initiative comes as Google expands its engagement with Pakistan’s technology ecosystem.

The company has also announced plans to establish an office in Pakistan, a move expected to strengthen its interaction with local developers, businesses, technology stakeholders, and policymakers.

While the planned office represents a broader expansion of Google’s presence in the country, Digital Pasban places an immediate focus on one of the most pressing concerns surrounding increasing connectivity—ensuring children are able to benefit from digital services while reducing their exposure to online harm.

Through the “Safe Raho with Google” initiative, the company is expected to place greater emphasis on digital literacy, parental awareness, and practical tools that can help families make informed decisions about children’s online activities.

More details regarding Digital Pasban and Google’s broader online safety efforts in Pakistan are expected to emerge following Thursday’s launch.

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