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Reddit users rage against Elon Musk: calls for X ban erupt across subreddits
Reddit users are pushing to ban X links over Musk's gesture at Trump's inauguration, across multiple subreddits.
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Earning online, the hard way
Pakistan's digital talent faces outdated policies & barriers, hindering growth in the booming $20tr global economy.
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Australia to fine social media giants for failing to tackle misinformation
Fines of up to 5% of global revenue could be imposed on tech companies for failing to curb spread of misinformation.
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Users can now leave comments on Instagram stories for up to 24 hours
Instagram has added a comment feature to stories, offering a public alternative to private messages.
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UK premier warns social media firms about spreading disinformation
‘Violent disorder clearly whipped up online, that is also crime,’ says Keir Starmer
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Protests and riots continue in UK cities for fourth day
Misinformation over child murders incites unrest leading to police injuries, arrests and high security at UK mosques
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‘PTA ready to lift X ban upon government approval’
PTA chairman says authority prepared to restore social media platform whenever govt requests
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Reason behind social media slowdown in Pakistan explained
Officials assure internet traffic will return to normal once the trial of firewall concludes
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FIA arrests man arrested for harassing woman on social media
FIA arrests man arrested for harassing woman on social media
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WATCH: Young football prodigy goes viral for Messi-like skills
Youssef Messi captivates fans with his remarkable football skills, mirroring Lionel Messi's style, on social media
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Govt to crack down on ‘negative propaganda’ on social media
New firewalls to protect against cyber threats and propaganda
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Social media disruption reported nationwide
PTA has yet to respond to the widespread service outage
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Peshawar protests against social media smear campaign targeting Shahid Afridi
Tribal youths in Peshawar protest social media smear campaign targeting Shahid Afridi, vow to defend national hero
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Kalashnikov seller, buyer caught
Gunrunner from Darra and buyer in the city hooked up on social media
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Rs20b sought to boost cybersecurity, regulate social media
Govt mulls proposal to restrict operation of social media platforms
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Another IHC judge alleges online defamation
Justice Kayani writes to CJ, urging contempt action against defamers
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Working with govt to 'understand concerns': X
Social media giant makes first comments since its Pakistan ban in Feb
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Telegram to hit one billion users within a year, founder says
Founder and CEO of the messaging app Pavel Durov says 'Telegram is spreading like forest fire'
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Beyond the Screen
Hacks to Rediscover the Joy of Offline Hobbies in a Digital Age
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The perils of social media
The rise of populism the world over is also a consequence of social media
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Naqvi urges new laws for online speech
Interior minister stresses that misuse of social media 'needs to be kept in check'
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X factor: Twitter ban hits businesses, news in Pakistan
Ban on social media website enters fourth week
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The brave new digital world of Pakistani politics
As dust settles from the 2024 elections, the digital space has just become the prime arena for political campaigning
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Internet watchdog reports nation-scale disruption of social media
Incident comes 'amid political turmoil after a controversial election', says NetBlocks
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Social media: a tool of choice for the campaigning
Political parties can no longer afford to shun digital age
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Social media dominates 2024 election campaigns
Traditionally, political parties in Pakistan conducted street corner meetings, rallies during election periods
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From likes to lies, trends to tragedies
Anonymity on social media has turned the platforms into havens for online harassment
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Judges in the crosshairs of social media trolling
Trust of citizens in nearly every institution is in doldrums
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Social media slowdown hampers PTI's virtual fundraiser
PTI alleges abrupt disruption in social media services shows 'petty aggression'
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Miscreants’ rap sheets to go online
Islamabad Police's newly imitated project involves public in combating crime using social media
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LHC summons Punjab IGP over Khadija Shah's arrest
Police fail to satisfy court on fashion designer's arrest in undisclosed FIR after bail acquired in two May 9 cases
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US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies
Industry challengers to are NetChoice and Computer & CCIA, whose members are Meta Platforms, Alphabet, TikTok and X
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Digital deception in election
Large digital tech conglomerates have greatly profited with the evolution of social media
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Mianwali resident rescued after ransom deal with kidnappers
Video of victim circulated on social media seven months ago
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Bureaucracy's social media boasts: power or duty?
Civil servants have developed habit of showing off state-owned assets, making policy decisions via websites
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Canada to start planning how it will make internet giants pay for news
Meta has already ended news sharing on its platforms while Google also plans to block news from search results
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Mastering social media with these apps: A complete guide
Enhance your social media presence, with maximum results from campaigns and high user engagement, with these apps
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Tips to better your Facebook experience
While it is a commonly used app, here are some features that not everyone might be aware of
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The perils of groupthink
Social media has made all of us immensely susceptible to groupthink echo chambers. Could Iqbal have an answer?
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Social media could harm youth mental health, US Surgeon General warns
US Surgeon General calls for safeguards against tech companies saying social media can harm the mental health of youth
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube still not accessible
PTA spokesperson denies purposeful slow speed of internet
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Social media blackout boosts Imran Khan's momentum
Experts say govt ban did more harm than good as PTI supporters adapted quickly, using VPNs to skirt restrictions
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Vietnam to require social media users to verify identity
Both individual and organisational users would be subject to the measure
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Reddit rolls out new features to improve post sharing experience
Reddit admits that previous features were outdated and required multiple steps
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Social media platforms to be asked to ‘register’ in Pakistan
Ministers’ absence irks both govt, opposition senators
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TikToker shoots father dead over smart phone in K-P
Police say boy also critically injured his mother
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Cabinet split over bill for crackdown on social media
Members form body to discuss legislation proposing harsh penalties for defaming armed forces, judiciary
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Memon laments ‘culture of abuse’ rife on social media
Provincial minister visits art exhibit at Frere Hall
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6,418 URLs blocked for fake news
Social media platforms usually do not entertain requests of regulators with reference to removal of defamatory content
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Meta’s new ad system tackles housing discrimination allegations
Court will oversee implementation of VRS system to ensure equal distribution of ads