Social Media
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…
Sri Lanka Cricket Drops Social Media Follower Requirement for Players
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has reversed a controversial policy requiring cricketers to hold minimum social media followings for elite player categories. Sri Lanka Cricket…
13 Held in Punjab as NCCIA Acts Against Anti-State Social Media Use
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 13 people in Punjab for posting content critical of the state on social media platforms. The…
New Video Startup App Says It Targets Fake News
SaySo, a new short-form video app, aims to tackle misinformation by delivering curated news from verified creators. With AI moderation, daily digests, and source-backed content,…
PTA 2025 Report Highlights 70.03% Overall URL Blocking Compliance, YouTube at the Top
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has released its 2025 platform-wise URL blocking data, showing sharp differences in how major social media companies respond to removal requests. The…
Inside Ned Luke’s Gaming Setup: The GTA V Michael De Santa’s Ultimate PC Rig
Ned Luke is a 67-year-old actor. Fans worldwide know him best as Michael De Santa from Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V). Recently, he built…
PTA & Meta Launch Dual OTP Feature to Stop WhatsApp Hacking in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially partnered with Meta. Together, they are rolling out a new security mechanism. This initiative aims to stop the…
FBR Moves Against 38 Influencers Over Rs 15 Billion Undeclared Income
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started recovery proceedings against 38 well-known YouTubers, TikTok stars and social media influencers for hiding income worth around Rs…
Pakistan Reportedly Shuts Down Social Media Firewall: Rs. 40 Billion Wasted
The Pakistani government has reportedly dismantled the controversial social media monitoring firewall. Installed in 2024, reports suggest that the system failed entirely to deliver its…
Large-Scale Research Shows Social Media Does Not Cause Teen Harm
Large-scale scientific studies have found no clear causal link between social media use and widespread harm among teenagers, challenging narratives that single out platforms as…
