Social Media
SBP Breaks Silence on Rs10 Note Rumours Flooding Social Media
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected as baseless social media claims that the Rs10 banknote is being discontinued, clarifying that no decision has…
Social Media Under Scrutiny as Govt Mulls New Restrictions
The Ministry of Interior has decided to strengthen laws governing social media, launching consultations with key stakeholders to finalize new regulatory measures. As per media…
Personal Social Media of Govt Officers Now Under Official Scrutiny
The federal government has begun strict monitoring of both official and personal social media accounts belonging to civil servants, moving to enforce action against employees…
Journalist Fined Rs5 Million for Defaming Hospital MS on Facebook
A court in Dadu has ordered a citizen to pay Rs5 million in damages to a government doctor over defamatory social media allegations and directed…
AI Family or Digital Fantasy? Viral Video Sparks Social Media Storm
A viral video showing a woman describing herself as the mother of an artificial intelligence child has sparked widespread debate on social media over the…
NADRA Warns Citizens Against Fake Tracking IDs Shared on Social Media
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has warned citizens against fake tracking IDs and misleading information being circulated on social media platforms. A NADRA…
Now AI Will Moderate Your Subreddit For You
Reddit is expanding its AI-powered moderation system and restricting content visibility for users who don’t log in. Both moves signal the platform’s growing effort to…
WhatsApp Users in Europe Can Access ChatGPT Again for Free
ChatGPT has returned to WhatsApp in the European Economic Area (EEA) after a decision by the European Commission forced Meta to offer free access to…
Punjab Assembly Seeks Social Media Ban for Under-16s Without Consent
A resolution seeking a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16 without parental consent has been submitted to the Punjab Assembly, citing…
FIFA Crackdown Removes Thousands of Abusive World Cup Posts Online
FIFA has deleted 388,000 abusive social media comments since the 2026 World Cup began in North America on 11 June, the global football governing body…
India Shuts Down Telegram Access Ahead of Medical Entrance Exam Retest Amid Cheating Concerns
India has restricted access to Telegram ahead of the retest of the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), one of the country’s most competitive medical entrance…
Meta Catches Israeli Spyware Firm Targeting WhatsApp Users
Meta has filed for contempt of court after disrupting a new NSO Group spear-phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users in Jordan and Lebanon. The campaign violated…
FBR Plans Action Against Online Personalities Flaunting Expensive Lifestyles
The Federal Board of Revenue is preparing a countrywide crackdown on non-filers who show luxury lifestyles on social media. The action is expected to start…
