Pakistan News News Pakistan » Social: Pakistan blocks X as activists criticize the social media platform’s shutdown
Pakistan's media regulators have blocked the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with users across the country experiencing partial and complete shutdowns.
News Pakistan » Social: ‘Social media player’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer brutally tears into Babar Azam after Lord’s horror show
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali strongly criticized captain Babar Azam following another batting failure. Azam's recent Test performances and lack of centuries drew significant criticism from Ali.
News Pakistan » Social: Pakistan's Punjab Assembly seeks ban on social media accounts for children under 16
The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution seeking a legal ban on social media for children under sixteen. This move addresses growing concerns over cyberbullying and online exploitation of minors.
News Pakistan » Social: Pakistan’s Cyber Crimes Law Amendments Strike a Blow Against Free Speech
The Pakistani government recently passed new amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). While these amendments have reduced the jail term for intentionally spreading fake news ...
News Pakistan » Social: Pakistan passes amendments to regulate social media and punish spread of false information
Pakistan’s National Assembly passed an amendment to the 2016 Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act on Thursday, giving the government the power to regulate social media usage in the country. The ...
News Pakistan » Social: The Social Media Dilemma: How Pakistan Can Lead The Fight Against Digital Manipulation – OpEd
In an age where platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok dominate public discourse, the power of social media to shape opinions, polarize societies, and even influence political ...
News Pakistan » Social: Pakistan Cracks Down On Free Speech Online
Pakistan has adopted a new law that criminalizes online disinformation in a move that the authorities say is aimed at combating the spread of fake news on social media. But critics say the law is ...