The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has released the draft Data Governance Policy 2026 for public consultation, proposing a comprehensive framework for managing, protecting, and sharing government data. The ministry has invited public feedback until July 10 before finalising the policy, which aims to strengthen data governance as Pakistan’s digital transformation accelerates. According to […]
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TikTok forms US joint venture to avoid ban
TikTok announced on Thursday that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, enabling the app to sidestep a potential ban over its Chinese ownership. The TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will serve more than 200 million users and 7.5 million businesses, implementing strict safeguards for data protection and content […]
Meta to freeze hiring to tighten budget
Meta to freeze hiring to tighten budget. Facebook-parent Meta put out word to employees on Thursday that it will freeze hiring to cut costs as it endures tough economic times, The Walls Street Journal reported. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg revealed a planned pause in hiring during a weekly all-hands meeting, the Journal reported, saying the move came […]