Typographical error led to misunderstanding regarding the CII position on the use of VPNs: Dr Raghib Naeemi

Emphasises that social media should serve as a platform to promote Islamic values & ensure national security & integrity

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (SABAH): Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Raghib Naeemi has once again made it clear that a “typographical error in an official statement led to misunderstanding regarding the council’s position on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).”

Addressing a press conference following a meeting held to deliberate on the ethical use of social media, Dr Naeemi, along with Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, emphasised that social media should serve as a platform to promote Islamic values and ensure national security and integrity.

“It must not be misused for blasphemy, sectarianism, or extremist activities,” he asserted.

Dr Naeemi elaborated that while VPNs and similar technologies were not inherently un-Islamic, their usage must conform to ethical and lawful guidelines. “The use of registered VPNs is permissible under Shariah,” he clarified.