Islamabad: Concerns over the excessive and unmonitored use of social media applications by young children, and the risks of online harassment and exploitation, were raised in the Senate on Tuesday through a call-attention notice that drew support from several lawmakers. The notice was moved by Senator Falak Naz, who warnedContinue Reading
Islamabad:Concerns over rising incidents of online fraud and misuse of digital platforms were raised during the National Assembly’s question hour, with lawmakers highlighting the risks posed to citizens, including children. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmaker Shehryar Afridi said that links containing anti-state and blasphemous content were being circulated on WhatsApp, warning thatContinue Reading
Islamabad:Senators on Tuesday raised concerns in the Senate over persistent mobile phone signal issues in Chitral and even within Parliament Lodges, highlighting ongoing gaps in basic connectivity. During the session, Senator Falak Naz said residents of Chitral continued to face mobile signal disruptions, which were affecting communication and access toContinue Reading
Islamabad: Jazz has announced the deployment of Pakistan’s first 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per-wavelength capacity on its optical transport network, marking a key milestone in the country’s ongoing network modernisation efforts. The deployment, carried out in collaboration with technology partner Huawei, is aimed at strengthening Jazz’s core and aggregationContinue Reading
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged social media users to refrain from creating, uploading or disseminating illegal, hateful, defamatory or misleading content, warning that such material should be removed without delay. In a statement, the regulator said users should avoid participating in online narratives that undermine national integrityContinue Reading
Islamabad, Jan 15:Zong, Pakistan’s leading digital and connectivity services provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese technology firm ZTE Corporation and its authorised distributor Siccotel to accelerate the adoption of 5G-enabled devices across the country. The partnership, described as a first-of-its-kind initiative in Pakistan’s telecom sector, aimsContinue Reading
Islamabad, Jan 15: YouTube has announced a series of updates aimed at helping parents better manage their children’s screen time and online viewing habits, as the platform continues to play a central role in how teenagers consume information, entertainment and educational content. The new features, unveiled on Wednesday, focus onContinue Reading