Blog Archives

Latest Posts

Monthly

Categories

All Posts in #SocialMedia

July 17, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCIA summons Aleema Khan  

NCCIA summons Aleema Khan  

Aleema Khan, PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, was summoned on Thursday by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over allegations of “anti-state activities through social media.”  The summons was sent after Ms. Khan issued a message saying the party would hold people accountable should any harm come to her brother in jail.

June 26, 2025 - Comments Off on Interior ministry vows to take strict action against religious hate online during Muharram 

Interior ministry vows to take strict action against religious hate online during Muharram 

In an effort to increase security measures across the country during Muharram, the interior ministry announced a plan on Thursday to tackle religious hate speech on social media. In this regard, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has been asked to monitor social media for hateful content. Whether the government will also be suspending internet and mobile services during religious processions, is yet to be decided. 

Further security measures include monitoring religious gatherings throughout the holy month via technology. Previously this week, provincial governments in Punjab and KP have also planned to impose Section 144 from 1st to 10th Muharram, barring people from public gatherings, protests and any other actions that disrupt peace. 

June 25, 2025 - Comments Off on Punjab CM orders crackdown on hateful content on social media

Punjab CM orders crackdown on hateful content on social media

As Muharram approaches, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a strict crackdown on individuals spreading hateful content online regarding this significant period. She emphasized that anyone participating in the violation of regulations such as putting up banners, posters, wall chalking or using drones will face arrest, with a zero-tolerance policy in place for such offenses.

June 11, 2025 - Comments Off on Government introduces digital tax law targeting social media and online businesses 

Government introduces digital tax law targeting social media and online businesses 

In Pakistan’s budget for 2025-26, the government has introduced a new law that directly applies a digital tax on earnings generated from Youtube, social media platforms and other online services. Income specifically derived from making audios, videos and/or music for online platforms and social media websites will now be subjected to tax. This legislation also applies to digital sectors such as e-learning platforms, online stores, banking, and e-commerce websites. Furthermore, under this law, social media platforms operating in the country are obligated to submit quarterly reports to the government. 

Source: https://arynews.tv/pakistan-enforces-tax-on-youtube-social-media-online-earnings/

June 6, 2025 - Comments Off on Four arrested after torture video surfaces on social media 

Four arrested after torture video surfaces on social media 

Four suspects involved in the torture of a man are claimed to have been arrested by Sialkot police after a video of the incident was found online. 

The victim had recently bought electronic appliances on installments from a private company that one of the four suspects worked at. On the victim’s refusal to pay the monthly installment, the suspects subjected him to torture and videotaped it. District Police Officer (DPO) Faisal Shahzad noticed the footage on social media and formed a raiding team to arrest the suspects and register an FIR under sections 355, 431, 148 and 149.  

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1915662/four-arrested-after-torture-video-surfaces-on-social-media

June 5, 2025 - Comments Off on Influencer Sana Yousaf’s murder prompts safety advisory for digital creators

Influencer Sana Yousaf’s murder prompts safety advisory for digital creators

In the wake of Sana Yousaf’s murder, the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has released an advisory for online content creators and influencers, urging them to stay safe online by guarding their online and offline identities. The advisory warns that lives and opinions shared online can expose them to threats both digitally and physically, calling for a responsible use of online spaces.

Source: https://www.samaa.tv/2087334537-tiktoker-sana-yousaf-s-murder-prompts-safety-advisory-for-digital-creators

May 7, 2025 - Comments Off on Partial Restoration of X (Twitter) Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions

Partial Restoration of X (Twitter) Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions

After months of state-imposed restrictions, access to X (formerly Twitter) has been partially restored in Pakistan without the use of VPNs or proxies. The platform had been largely inaccessible since the February 2024 general elections, forcing millions to rely on third-party tools.

 

This development comes amid escalating military tensions with India. Earlier this week, DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed Indian airstrikes on six Pakistani locations, resulting in civilian casualties. In response, Pakistan reportedly shot down five Indian aircraft that had entered via Indian airspace.

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2544463/access-to-x-partially-restored-in-pakistan

April 22, 2025 - Comments Off on IHC terms FIA report in judge’s intimidation case unsatisfactory

IHC terms FIA report in judge’s intimidation case unsatisfactory

Justice Babar Sattar of Islamabad High Court filed a case against KP Director Anti-Corruption Siddique Anjum and others accusing them of orchestrating a social media campaign against District and Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar. 

In 2023, Humayun Dilawar convicted and sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on a complaint filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). 

In the aftermath of the court's decision and after the case was transferred to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Judge Dilawar and his family faced increased intimidation allegedly specifically as ACE KP government officials lodged an FIR in a land-related matter against Judge Dilawar and his family. 

During the investigation of this case, the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) registered a separate case against ACE KP officials who were allegedly found attempting to discredit Judge Humayun Dilawar via social media with the help of a vlogger. In proceedings, the FIA submitted a report to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) detailing how government officials in KP were using social media to target a member of the judiciary for his involvement in convicting former prime minister Imran Khan. 

Justice Babar Sattar of the IHC, upon receiving the report deemed it ‘unsatisfactory’ and reprimanded the FIA for their tone and format, claiming that there was inconsistency in the complaint and a lack of understanding of the proper judicial procedure. 

April 20, 2025 - Comments Off on Balochistan to unveil social media policy soon: CM

Balochistan to unveil social media policy soon: CM

On Saturday, Chief Minister Sarfarz Bugti, announced that Balochistan has prepared its first social media policy, which will be introduced soon. 

During the meeting, which was held with social media influencers, the chief minister urged the youth to use social media positively by promoting Balochistan, its beauty while encouraging social harmony and national unity in the province.  

He emphasised the power of social media and assured influencers that their suggestions and concerns would be taken into account when drafting the upcoming social media policy. 

April 11, 2025 - Comments Off on CM Murad announces special unit to tackle social media misuse cases

CM Murad announces special unit to tackle social media misuse cases

In the 32nd Apex Committee Meeting held at CM House on Thursday, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced the establishment of a special unit to address cases and complaints regarding the misuse of social media.

 

The unit, which will be called the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority, will be created under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), and is to be set up within the Home Department. This new authority will regulate content, manage platform operations, and ensure the removal of harmful online material. It will involve collaboration among all federal agencies, including the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the Federal Investigation Agency,  and the provincial police.