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Government Restricts Social Media Use for Employees

What Happened: The Establishment Division has restricted government employees’ social media use to prevent unauthorized sharing of official information, with violations leading to disciplinary action. What you need to know: The Establishment Division has released a memorandum prohibiting government employees from using social media without prior permission, aiming to prevent the unauthorized sharing of official […]

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Social Media Platforms Earn Rs 7.1 Billion in Pakistan

What Happened: The National Assembly reported that social media platforms generated Rs 7.129 billion in sales and paid Rs 785 million in taxes in Pakistan for the 2023-24 fiscal year. What you need to know: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that during the 2023-24 fiscal year, various social media platforms, including Google, Facebook,

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Trump Threatens Zuckerberg with Life Imprisonment Over Election Interference

What Happened: Donald Trump has threatened Mark Zuckerberg with life imprisonment if Facebook illegally influences the 2024 election, accusing him of manipulating the platform against him in 2020. What you need to know: Donald Trump has warned that Mark Zuckerberg could face life in prison if Facebook unlawfully affects the outcome of the 2024 US

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Australia introduces ‘Right To Disconnect’ which allows Workers to Ignore After-Hours Work Calls

What Happened: Australia’s new law allows workers to legally disconnect from work calls after hours to prevent burnout and support work-life balance. What you need to know: Australia’s new right-to-disconnect law now allows employees to legally ignore work calls and messages after office hours. This groundbreaking legislation is designed to help workers avoid burnout by

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Pakistan Loses Rs65 Billion to Internet Shutdowns in 2023

What Happened: In 2023, Pakistan lost over Rs65 billion due to internet shutdowns, ranking 7th globally, with significant economic impacts reported across several countries. What Happened: In 2023, internet shutdowns cost Pakistan’s economy over Rs65 billion ($237.6 million) and affected 83 million people during 259 hours of disruptions, according to Statista. Pakistan ranked 7th globally

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport due to lack of moderation on his app

What Happened: Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly failing to moderate criminal content on his app, sparking international criticism. What you need to know: Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was detained at Le Bourget Airport in France. He was arrested under a warrant related to issues with his messaging app,

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Myco Becomes the Official Platform for Free Streaming of EPL 2024/25 in Pakistan

Myco Secures Principal Digital Rights for Free Streaming of EPL 2024/25 Season in Pakistan In an unprecedented move that is set to electrify football fans across Pakistan, myco has successfully acquired the principal digital streaming rights for the English Premier League (EPL) 2024/25 season, offering it entirely free of charge. This pioneering partnership is poised

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