Facebook removes network of accounts, pages ‘operated from Pakistan’
Network encouraged users to mass-report accounts that were critical of Islam and the Pakistani government, according to findings.
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Govt bans five more apps to curb ‘immoral content’
KARACHI: In its latest move amid the ongoing clampdown on “immoral” content online, the Pakistan...
Twitter complied with 35pc legal requests from Pakistan in 2019
Worldwide 21pc more information requests submitted compared to previous reporting period.
LIFE IN PTI’S SOCIAL MEDIA BUBBLE
Many feel PTI's insistence on promoting a ‘positive image’ on digital media for building its brand seems divorced from reality.
PTI’s social media guru to head govt digital wing
Imran Ghazali has been hired as general manager after government assessed 500 candidates for the job.
Bus-sharing service users data hit by security breach
Company says it has secured the vulnerability in the system and “is confident” that the customer data is now safe.
Ban on PUBG to remain in interest of public order: PTA
IHC last week ordered authority to lift ban on online game.
PTA asks operators to ensure ‘immoral’ content is inaccessible to users
TikTok hints at removing videos, banning accounts.
PTA urged to reconsider action against TikTok, Bigo
Rights activists say it should not be up to the state to dictate morality issues to citizens.
Live streaming app Bigo banned in Pakistan
Final warning issued to TikTok.
Govt finalises policy to check Covid-19 disinformation
Media regulatory bodies asked to take strict action against individuals propagating ‘fake news’.
Cable operators threaten countrywide strike as deadlock persists with KE
Internet disruption expected during daytime today
Company linked to PM’s Digital Pakistan unit stirs controversy
Digital Pakistan Foundation's board of directors includes SAPM Tania Aidrus and Jahangir Tareen, among others.
PTA asks internet users to register VPNs to avoid ban after June 30
Action may be taken against customers using VPNs without permission.
Govt’s Covid-19 app sparks furore over security flaws
National IT board preparing app’s audit report.
First consultation on Citizens Protection rules questions regulation of fake news
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been asked to release a report on the online content it had reported and removed so far.
Tech firms seek formal withdrawal of CP rules
Constructive multi-stakeholder consultation urged.
Tech firms ask govt to frame online harm rules within legal scope
Asia Internet Coalition notes that "obligation to issue fake news corrections is beyond the scope of powers granted in Peca".
Govt begins consultation on online harm rules
Human rights groups refuse to engage in review process until the rules are revoked.
Significant drop in freelance work amid Covid-19
Payoneer’s report finds post-pandemic market highly competitive with more workers turning to freelancing.