Digital Landscape: Rise of Self-Harm Content in Pakistan
A concerning trend of self-harm and suicide-related content is emerging on Pakistani social media platforms, prompting calls for urgent action from tech companies and mental health advocates.
A concerning trend of self-harm and suicide-related content is emerging on Pakistani social media platforms, prompting calls for urgent action from tech companies and mental health advocates.
A Lahore sessions court has extended the interim bail of YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Naniwala until March 12 in a case involving alleged promotion of an online gambling application. The court also granted Naniwala a one-day exemption from pers
X, formerly Twitter, has halted revenue sharing for AI-generated war videos, citing undisclosed policy violations. This move impacts creators monetizing such content globally.
The Islamabad High Court will resume hearings tomorrow on a petition to regulate social media use for children under 16, addressing concerns over online safety and mental health.
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A district court in Islamabad grants interim bail to social media influencers accused of promoting a gambling app. The next hearing is set for December 30.
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