Trump Delays TikTok Ban as $14 Billion U.S. Deal Takes Shape WASHINGTON – A new U.S.-based TikTok company is moving closer to reality, with an estimated value of around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance confirmed Thursday. The figure is far below some Wall Street projections, but marks a major step in Washington’s effort to […]
Pakistan Lifts Ban on Domestic Gas Connections, Introduces RLNG-Based Connections ISLAMABAD — The federal government has announced the lifting of the ban on domestic gas connections, which had been in place since 2021, paving the way for new connections across the country. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, speaking after a federal cabinet meeting […]
France Considers Ban on TikTok for Minors Amid Safety Concerns PARIS — French lawmakers are pushing for stricter limits on social media use for children, including a possible ban on TikTok for users under 15, following months of hearings with families, influencers, and social media executives. President Emmanuel Macron’s office has expressed support for restricting […]
Nepal Social Media Ban Sparks Deadly Protests Across the Country Kathmandu, Nepal — Several major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been blocked in Nepal since Friday after the government restricted 26 unregistered sites, sparking widespread anger and confusion among users. The protests have turned deadly. “So far, 10 protesters have died […]
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Amid Tensions Over Kashmir ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft for a fourth consecutive time, continuing a restriction that first began on April 23 following heightened tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IOK). According to a Notice […]
Sindh Bans Plastic Bags Province-Wide Amid Environmental Push KARACHI – The Sindh government has officially enforced a complete ban on the production, sale, and use of plastic bags throughout the province, with the regulation taking effect from June 15, 2025. A notification issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development confirms that […]
A spokesperson from the Home Department said that 74 people have been arrested for posting hateful content on social media. They explained that a special cyber team is watching social media for any posts that spread religious hate or provoke others. The spokesperson said that the government is taking quick action against such posts and […]
Punjabi film star Neeru Bajwa, who co-stars with Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani superstar Hania Aamir, in the latter’s maiden cross-border collaboration, ‘Sardaar Ji 3’, has deleted all the promotional material of the horror threequel from her social media handles and also unfollowed the ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ star on Instagram, just hours before the film’s […]
The notice said the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” The memo, from the chief administrative officer, recommended using other messaging apps, including Microsoft Corp’s […]
A spokesperson from the provincial home department has announced that pillion riding — which means riding on a motorcycle with another person sitting behind the driver — will not be allowed in the entire province on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. This step is being taken to maintain peace and order during the days […]
