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Are teens in Pakistan safe on Discord and Reddit amid rising online risks?

Nukta spoke to Pakistani teens and digital rights experts about rising risks of harassment and manipulation on anonymous platforms

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Lahore Desk

The Lahore Desk covers political, social, and cultural developments from Pakistan’s cultural hub, with a focus on context and local impact.

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Digital platforms such as Discord and Reddit are facing renewed scrutiny over how safely teenagers navigate their largely anonymous and lightly moderated online spaces.

Nukta spoke to Pakistani teenagers and digital rights experts, including the Digital Rights Foundation, to explore growing concerns around teen exposure to harassment, manipulation and unsafe interactions on these platforms, which differ from mainstream social media by enabling anonymous participation and private group communities.

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