Dreaming big in Balochistan
Social media literacy is also a major hurdle in the intelligent use of digital platforms in Pakistan
QUETTA:
In the past five years, the social media following of young entertainers has increased dramatically, so much so that many Pakistani teenagers have achieved stardom overnight, amassing millions of fans on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok by posting content that youth finds relatable and engaging.
Haris Baloch, a young man hailing from Kharan, one of the most underdeveloped areas of the country, is aiming to change that by providing established social media stars with all the help they need in tackling threats to their social media presence. These threats have increased in recent years because of misinformation, cyber attacks, and coordinated anti-Pakistan campaigns supported by hackers and even some Indian nationals at big technology firms.