British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under 16, calling the move a necessary step to protect young people from online harm, bullying and digital addiction. The legislation is expected to pass through Parliament before the end of the year and will take effect in early […]
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Snapchat strengthens privacy protections for teenage users
Snapchat has introduced a new set of privacy-focused measures for users aged 13 to 15, placing them into private profiles designed to reduce contact with strangers and improve online safety. The update reflects growing efforts by social media companies to create safer digital environments for younger users while addressing concerns from parents and regulators. Under […]
Punjab police arrest suspect in teenage girl assault case
Police in Punjab’s Hafizabad district have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault case of a 13-year-old girl, officials said on Saturday. The case has drawn attention after authorities confirmed that legal proceedings are underway and efforts continue to trace additional suspects. Read More: Child rape accused killed in police […]
Punjab approves cybercrime unit for child and women protection
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of a dedicated cybercrime unit aimed at child and women protection from online blackmailing and harassment, officials said on Friday. Read More: Punjab govt to reform century-old criminal laws The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, where key reforms related to […]
Roblox introduces AI-powered chat rephrasing to curb offensive language
Roblox has announced a new real-time, AI-powered chat rephrasing feature designed to automatically replace offensive language with more appropriate alternatives. The company unveiled the feature on Thursday, highlighting it as a major upgrade to its existing text filter system. Read More: Apple reportedly planning to turn Siri into AI chatbot in iOS 27 Previously, Roblox’s chat […]
Balochistan CM says missing persons issue resolved permanently
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday said the longstanding missing persons issue in the province has been “resolved on a permanent basis,” asserting that political elements had previously exploited the matter for votes. Read More: Missing persons commission logs 379 new cases in 2024 CM Bugti made the remarks on his X account after […]
Lahore High Court halts arrests of underage drivers
The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Aaliya Neelum, has stopped the arrest of underage drivers. She expressed concern over detaining minors for traffic violations. Instead, she urged awareness campaigns and initial warnings for children riding motorcycles or driving cars. Justice Neelum instructed authorities to first educate young drivers about traffic laws. She emphasized […]
Sindh CM discusses laws on women, child protection with Punjab lawmakers
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during a meeting with a delegation of Punjab parliamentarians organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), said his government has led the way in rights-based legislation in Pakistan and continues to enhance the implementation of these laws through coordinated efforts with government departments and development partners. The […]
Rawalpindi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting student
RAWALPINDI: An Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for assaulting a student, marking a strong precedent against abuse within educational institutions. Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict, handing down a life sentence to Muhammad Afzal, along with a fine of Rs200,000 and Rs500,000 in compensation to the victim. Read […]
Ensuring safety for our children
In this age of technology and fast access to every kind of information, it is impossible to strain out things that we do not wish to see. An abrupt, unannounced and a graphic video on the newsfeed can leave us disturbed for days. We’re left speechless and in tears over videos of violence and brutality. […]