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Facebook, Instagram Back Online After Global Outage
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (302+ words) Facebook and Instagram have started recovering after a major global outage temporarily left millions of users unable to access Meta's popular social media platforms on Friday. The disruption affected users across multiple countries, with thousands reporting login failures, error messages,…...
Tik Toker Arrested for Obscene Deepfake Video of Rival Female Influencer
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (260+ words) In a disturbing case highlighting the rising misuse of artificial intelligence in online harassment, Bahawalnagar Saddar Police have arrested a male Tik Toker for allegedly creating and circulating an AI-generated obscene deepfake video targeting a female social media influencer. According…...
Whats App is Rolling Out a Much-Awaited Feature
1+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) that could change how users manage their accounts on the app. According to reports from WABeta Info, the latest Android beta version of Whats App includes a new "Log Out" option, allowing users to sign out of their accounts without…...
Meta Launches Paid Plans for Whats App, Facebook, Instagram
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (298+ words) Meta, the global technology company, has introduced new paid subscription services across its popular platforms Whats App, Instagram, and Facebook, aiming to offer users enhanced features and additional functionality. The move is being viewed as part of the company's broader…...
Storm Fiber Major Disruption Leaves Thousands Offline During Eid
2+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) Internet service provider Storm Fiber is facing growing scrutiny after a major service disruption in Karachi's Gulzar-e-Hijri area left thousands of users without connectivity during the Eid holidays. The outage, reportedly caused by damage to underground fiber optic lines at…...
Meta Launches Forum App for Facebook Groups Users 2026
2+ week, 6+ day ago (217+ words) Meta has quietly launched a new standalone app called "Forum" for Facebook Groups, positioning it as a Reddit-style platform focused on deeper conversations and community discussions. The app was first identified by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The app's feed…...
PTA Upgrades Website for Easier Access to Tariff Info
3+ week, 2+ day ago (207+ words) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has upgraded the "Consumer Awareness" section on its official website as part of its ongoing efforts to promote transparency in telecom pricing and strengthen consumer protection across the country. Under the latest enhancement, PTA has…...
Tax Relief for Telecom Sector Planned to Boost Digital Connectivity and 5 G
3+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) The government is considering major tax relief for Pakistan's telecom and broadband sector in the FY2026-27 budget. It plans to cut import duties on fiber optic cables and reduce taxes on internet services. The goal is to boost connectivity and prepare…...
PTA Warns Whats App Users: Accounts on Inactive SIMs May Be Blocked
3+ week, 4+ day ago (280+ words) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important nationwide advisory for users of Whats App, warning that accounts linked with inactive, blocked, deactivated, or unregistered SIM cards could soon face restricted access or complete lockouts. The telecom regulator emphasized that…...
Whats App Introduces Privacy-Focused Mode for Meta AI
4+ week, 1+ day ago (329+ words) Whats App has launched a new "incognito" mode for its Meta AI interactions to offer users a private space for sensitive discussions. Specifically, this feature allows users to consult the AI on personal topics like health, relationships, or finances without…...