• October 5, 2024
• Social Media

Widespread internet and mobile service disruptions hit major Pakistani cities on October 4, leaving millions of users struggling to access popular apps like WhatsApp and Instagram. The outages coincided with protests organized by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Islamabad, raising concerns that the disruptions were linked to the political unrest. According to Downdetector, a service that […]

• October 5, 2024
• Social Media

On October 3, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) alerted investors about the increase in fraudulent investment schemes promoted through social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. These schemes often involve unauthorized groups and individuals falsely claiming to be registered professionals or affiliated with legitimate companies. They use various tactics, including AI technology and impersonation of regulatory bodies, […]

• October 5, 2024
• General News

On October 3, the Environment Journalists Forum held its first elections, electing its inaugural executive body. Over twenty journalists from various media platforms, including print, electronic, and digital, participated in the election at Riphah International University. The Forum also ensured inclusivity with four members casting votes via Zoom. The forum unanimously elected Ali Jabir from Associated Press of […]