Social Media Ban
Pakistan Plans A Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16 Children
Recently, news has surfaced regarding social media regulations in Pakistan. Insider sources reveal that the Pakistani government is currently considering a strict new proposal. They…
Instagram CEO Says Removing Algorithms Will Bring A Flood of Ads
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has pushed back against Australia’s new algorithm plan. He warned that removing ranking would create a worse user experience. Specifically, he…
Social Media Ban Petition for Under-16s Reaches Constitutional Court
A petition seeking to ban social media for children under 16 has reached Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court. Lawyers Sheraz Zaka and Moin Akhtar filed it…
Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution on September 1, 2026, seeking an effective legal ban on social media accounts for children under 16. The resolution…
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Bars Staff From Criticising Federal Govt
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ordered employees, union members and officials to refrain from criticising the federal government or the authority, warning that…
Social Media Now Reaches More Than Two-Thirds of the World
The number of social media users worldwide has reached 5.66 billion, representing more than 68 percent of the global population, according to the Digital 2026…
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Blocks Pro-Palestinian Social Platform UpScrolled
Saudi Arabia has reportedly blocked access to UpScrolled, the fast-growing pro-Palestinian social platform, according to technical reports and user complaints. Launched less than a year…
Face Scans for Gamers? The Controversial New Rule Hitting Discord
Discord, the popular chat platform used by tens of millions worldwide, has begun rolling out a new age verification system designed to better protect younger…
Snapchat Blocks 415,000 Accounts in Australia as Teens Face Social Media Ban
Snapchat has officially begun its purge. As of Monday, the visual messaging giant confirmed it has blocked or disabled 415,000 accounts in Australia. This massive…
France Plans Total Social Media Ban for Kids Under 15 by September 2026
France is tightening the leash on digital platforms. President Emmanuel Macron’s government is reportedly preparing legislation to ban social media for children under the age…
No More Social Media Bans: Pakistan Wants Big Tech to Open Local HQs
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has officially dismissed reports regarding an impending ban on social media platforms in Pakistan. Speaking on a private news channel…
Malaysia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 Next Year
Malaysia is planning to block children under 16 from signing up for social media accounts. This new measure aims to tighten access due to growing…
Social Media Ban Proposed for Children Under 16 in Pakistan
In a move to protect minors from the risks of excessive social media use, the Social Media (Minimum Age for Users) Bill 2025 has been…
