Govt blocks X, restricts VPNs to curb misinformation, NA told
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly has been informed that the government has blocked social media platform X and restricted VPNs to minimise the flow of misinformation. Parliamentary Secretary Sajid Mehdi told the National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday that the federal government had blocked the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to
FIA registers first case for spreading online fake news
ISLAMABAD: The Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered the first case in Karachi for spreading fake and fabricated news online. As per details, the suspect, identified as Saifur Rehman, a resident of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 1, is alleged to have used social media to spread propaganda
Military urges govt to enforce stricter laws on misuse of ‘free speech’
Pakistan’s top military commanders on Thursday said the government should promulgate and implement stringent laws and regulations to check unfettered and unethical use of freedom of expression to spew venom, lies, and sow the seeds of polarisation.
Has PTA blocked ‘BlueSky in Pakistan after ‘X’ Twitter ban?
People are facing problems accessing BlueSky, leading to questions and assumptions that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked Bluesky after 'X' in Pakistan.
Are ATMs closing in Pakistan?
Recently, a message warning people to close ATMs and avoid online transactions has gone viral on social media platforms in Pakistan. The alarming message claims that accessing a video titled ‘Dance of the Hillary’ will result in the loss of mobile phone data. 1LINK (Pvt) Limited said on Sunday no
Has Dubai stopped visas for Pakistanis?
Rumors circulating on social media suggest that Dubai has stopped visa issuance to unmarried Pakistani men under the age of 42. These rumours have caused worry and confusion among Pakistani travelers and the community. According to journalist Omar Quraishi, Dubai has stopped issuing visas to single Pakistani men under the
