Turkish influencer who married herself dies by suicide at age 26
A Turkish TikToker, Kubra Aykut, who gained widespread attention after marrying herself in a viral "wedding without a groom" video, has committed suicide
Sindh Police suspends 12 officers over inappropriate social media videos
Sindh Police announced the immediate suspension of 12 officers on Friday. The officers were found involved in posting “inappropriate viral videos” on platforms like TikTok, violating the police’s code of conduct. The move was directed by Inspector General (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, following an official Facebook post from Sindh
Karachi female police officer suspended for posting irresponsible TikTok video
A Karachi-based police officer has been suspended after posting a TikTok video while on duty, revealing her team’s location, according to a notification by the Sindh Police issued on Wednesday. Police Constable (PC) Maria Gill, assigned to the Gizri Police Station in District South, was immediately suspended for irresponsible behavior
Most Gen Z say social media harms their mental health
A new study has found that 62 percent of Gen Zers wish they could “reset” their social media feeds and start over again. Three in four Gen Zers blame social media for having a negative impact on their mental health. Read more: Decision to install firewall was made during PTI government 2,000 Gen Z Americans
Lady constable fired for uploading inappropriate videos on TikTok
A lady constable from the capital police has been dismissed from service for misconduct, including uploading inappropriate videos on TikTok while in uniform. According to the dismissal order, “the lady constable is habitually absent and her attitude towards duty is frivolous. She has a TikTok social media account where she has
TikTok introduces ‘sound search’ feature to revolutionise music discovery
WEB DESK: TikTok has unveiled an exciting new feature called ‘Sound Search,’ designed to enhance how users discover music on the platform. This innovative tool, reminiscent of Shazam, enables users to identify songs by singing, humming, or playing them. The ‘Sound Search’ feature not only identifies the music but also
TikTok deletes 20mn Pakistani videos
TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report reveals the removal of over 22 million videos from Pakistani users in the first quarter of 2024. Of these, 93.9% were deleted within 24 hours for violating community guidelines. Globally, TikTok removed around 170 million videos during the same period, highlighting its strict content
‘Making TikTok videos requires hard work’, CM Maryam hits back at trolls amid budget session
LAHORE: In a highly charged budget session of the Punjab Assembly, Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz outlined the provincial government’s accomplishments and future plans amidst vocal opposition protests. The session, overseen by Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan, saw participation from both government and opposition members. “Our extensive achievements in the first
Discover who become the most followed Pakistani celebrity on TikTok
WEB DESK: The top model of Pakistan, TikTok star, and actress Jannat Mirza has reached 25 million followers on TikTok. TikTok model Jannat Mirza has amassed 25 million followers on TikTok. Following this increase in followers, Jannat Mirza has become the first personality in Pakistan to be followed by 25
TikTok introduces new feature, enhancing user convenience
WEB DESK: The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has launched a new feature that enhances user experience by allowing image searches. This new capability, similar to Google Lens, lets users scan any image to find similar visuals and products. TikTok Shop: A New Business Hub TikTok Shop, a dedicated business tab
