PTI announces it Social Media Code of Conduct

Karachi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Social Media team members Dr. Awab Alvi, Imran Ghazali, Arsalan Ghumman and Anas Malik conducted a press conference here at Karachi Press Club today.
The Press Conference was also attended by PTI’s Secretary General Dr. Arif Alvi, Senior Vice President & National Campaign Manager Mr. Asad Umar.
Talking about PTI’s ideology Mr. Ghazali said that PTI is dedicated to bringing about a positive & constructive change in Pakistan. He urged all PTI supporters to embrace the core values of the party which revolve around Justice, Humanity & Self-Esteem.

Ghazali further said the social media code of conduct cover all social media platforms including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Insaf.pk, blogs, forums and other websites where Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is being actively discussed.
Mr. Arsalan Ghumman gave details about PTI’s core values and said that as a PTI member it is the responsibility of all members to believe in our core values. Mr. Ghumman further stressed that this Code of Conduct is for PTI supporters and members who interact in the social media. The social media administrators and officials abide to far stricter discipline and administration protocols.

Talking about Online abuse Dr. Awab Alvi said it constitutes the use of foul language, personal or racial attacks and discourteous remarks. He further said in this digital era it is impossible for a political party to technologically stop or prohibit people from making abusive or derogatory remarks in the social mediums. Dr. Awab explained in detail the process of Online Abuse Strategy. He said those who claim to be PTI supporters, or are our members and those who are our office bearers should show an increasing sense of responsibility and courtesy in the social mediums when they express their opinion.

The PTI leaders including Dr. Arif and Asad Umar said for a vibrant democracy it is essential that PTI encourages a courteous exchange of dialogue and discussion among all people on the social media.