The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16 on Friday, becoming the first in India to join global calls for more scrutiny of minors’ digital usage. Concerns surrounding children’s growing social media addiction and exposure to unrestricted […]
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Azma slams malicious social media campaign against CM Maryam
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has strongly condemned what she described as an unethical and malicious social media campaign being run against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. In a video statement issued on Thursday, Azma Bokhari said the smear drive is being orchestrated by the “Fitna Party’s” social media brigade, with […]
‘Chinamaxxing’ trend reflects rising Western fascination with Chinese culture
A viral social media trend known as “Chinamaxxing” is capturing attention across Western platforms, highlighting growing curiosity and fascination with Chinese culture among young users. The trend features creators adopting habits associated with Chinese lifestyles, such as drinking hot water, wearing traditional-style clothing, and practicing wellness routines. Read More: Pakistani students impressed with Chinese Ganqian culture Videos tagged […]
How Addictive Is Social Media?
When Mark Zuckerberg appeared before a US court in Los Angeles over allegations that Meta’s platforms host harmful and addictive content for children, it signalled more than a routine legal proceeding. It reflected a growing unease about what social media is doing to young minds and whether we should call it social media. The plaintiff, […]
Social Media on Trial
Imagine the chief executive of one of the world’s most powerful companies sitting in a courtroom answering questions about children. For years, Silicon Valley treated such scrutiny as unthinkable. Now Mark Zuckerberg of Meta faces a jury in a case that could redraw the boundaries of corporate responsibility in the digital age. The plaintiff, a […]
Imaan, Hadi move IHC against conviction in social media posts case
Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse Hadi Ali Chattha on Saturday challenged their conviction in the controversial social media posts case by filing separate criminal appeals in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The appeals sought to have the trial court’s January 24 verdict – which handed the couple a total of 17 years in […]
Turkey moves to restrict social media for minors
ANKARA — Turkey is preparing to impose strict controls on social media access for minors, following a parliamentary report recommending broad measures including age verification, content filtering, and night-time restrictions. The move aligns Turkey with other countries seeking to limit children’s exposure to online content deemed harmful. Read More: Turkey restricts major social media platforms amid rallies President […]
Trump draws backlash after sharing video using racist imagery of Obama
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump sparked widespread criticism after sharing a social media video that depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, imagery long associated with racist efforts to dehumanise people of African descent. Late on Thursday, Trump reposted a minute-long video that amplified his repeated and unfounded claims […]
Hania Aamir pokes fun at Illuminati rumours in latest social media post
Pakistani actress Hania Aamir responded with her trademark humor after social media users speculated that certain hand gestures in her photos were linked to Illuminati symbolism. Read More: Hania opens up about online scrutiny The discussion began when fellow actor Mishi Khan highlighted some of Hania’s hand gestures in photos, prompting widespread online debate. Instead of […]
Hania puts up a cryptic statement on social media
Hania Amir puts up a cryptic statement on her Instagram story. In the recent Instagram story, Hania Amir stated, “birthday bhi usi month mai aata hai jis month ko adhi dunya hate karti hai” ( birthday arrives in the month, which is hated by most). In a small caption, she mentioned “mein excited hun”. (But […]