Pakistan, Dec. 15 -- Despite Australia's recent ban on under-16s using social media, teenagers continue to access over ten blocked platforms, revealing major challenges in enforcing age restrictions effectively across the country.

Surveys and expert analysis indicate that while the policy aims to protect youth, many teens bypass safeguards using digital workarounds such as VPNs, fake birthdates, or accounts created by older family members.

Communications Minister Anika Wells acknowledged that age verification systems require time to implement accurately and warned that platforms could face fines if systemic breaches are detected by Australia's eSafety authority.

Experts argue that social media is a central part of communication and ent...