Tue, 21-Oct-2025

LHC seeks govt’s reply on plea to ban children’s use of social media

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies from the federal government and other respondents on a petition seeking a ban on children’s use of social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed by Azam Butt, whose counsel, Rana Sikandar, argued that children are exposed to inappropriate … Read more

Facebook deletes 10 Million fake accounts in anti-spam drive

Facebook deletes 10 Million fake accounts in anti-spam drive

Meta has launched a major spam cleanup on Facebook, removing 10 million fake profiles and half a million spam accounts during the first half of 2025. With this move, Meta aims to protect original creators and enhance user experience by demoting low-quality content and restricting monetization for repeat offenders. Meta Cracks Down on Plagiarized and … Read more

Apple, Google, and Facebook account passwords were leaked, over 16 billion people lost their profile

Apple, Google, and Facebook account passwords were leaked, over 16 billion people lost their profile

A massive cyber breach has exposed more than “16 billion login credentials”, making it the largest password leak in internet history. The leak includes usernames and passwords from users of major platforms like “Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub”, and many more. This shocking data leak puts “millions of users’ personal information and online security at serious … Read more

Facebook introduces simplest way for users to make money online

Facebook introduces simplest way for users to make money online

Meta has launched a new monetisation feature on Facebook, enabling creators to earn from public story views, the company announced. The feature is available to creators already enrolled in Facebook’s content monetisation programme and allows them to generate revenue from existing content. “For example, if a user posts a cooking tutorial or reel and shares … Read more

Punjab bares policemen from using social media during duty  

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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has banned police officers and personnel from using social media platforms including Tik Tok, Facebook and others for on-duty policemen.

The Punjab police have banned the use of social media platforms by the Punjab government for those who appear to be busy making Tik Tok videos instead of performing their duties.

In this regard, IG Punjab has issued a social media usage policy for officers and employees. Police authorities have informed that strict departmental action will be taken against officials who upload videos in uniform.

On the orders of IG Punjab, AIG Operations has issued instructions regarding the social media policy, which states that no activity will be done on social media without the permission of the DPO Unit Head.

Personal, political or religious views of police personnel cannot be shared on social media. Official channel related to police activities will be operated by DPO unit head only.

The private individuals will not be allowed to use police vehicles or offices for social media activity.

The Regional Police Officers(RPOs) and Unit Heads will be personally responsible for the implementation of the Social Media Policy.

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Malaysia PM Anwar expresses outraged over Facebook removing post on Haniyeh Assassination

Malaysia PM Anwar expresses outraged over Facebook removing post on Haniyeh Assassination

The incident marks the latest clash between Malaysia’s government and the firm over blocked content. Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has sought an explanation from Meta. Meta has designated Hamas as a “dangerous organization” and bans content praising the group. On Thursday, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after the company … Read more

Here’s How to Protect your Facebook Profile with Profile Lock Feature

Here's How to Protect your Facebook Profile with Profile Lock Feature

Protect your Facebook privacy with the profile lock feature. Note that profile locking is currently limited to certain countries. A locked profile restricts non-friends from viewing most of its content. Are you worried about your Facebook account’s privacy? Gadinsider has discovered a solution that allows you to lock your Facebook profile for added security. It’s … Read more

Facebook’s “Poke” Feature is Making A Comeback

Facebook's "Poke" Feature is Making A Comeback

Facebook is bringing back its “poke” feature with enhancements. The purpose of poking has always been open to interpretation. Meta reintroduced poking as a friendly way to say “hi” to friends. Facebook’s “poke” feature, a nostalgic relic of the platform’s early days, is making a resurgence with new enhancements and changes in functionality. While the … Read more

Facebook, Messenger & Instagram experiencing worldwide outage

Facebook, Messenger & Instagram experiencing worldwide outage

Meta’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, are experiencing a widespread outage, resulting in thousands of users being unable to access these platforms. The issues began around 7:45 am PST and are affecting both the mobile apps and websites of these social media sites. As a consequence of the outage, users may find … Read more

Threads & Facebook: Cross-Post Now Live

Threads introduces media resharing feature to stay ahead of rivals

Meta tests cross-posting Facebook to Threads for streamlined sharing. Limited iOS trial, mirroring Instagram, excluding EU. Threads, 130M+ monthly users, may gain engagement boost. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is currently conducting a limited iOS test for a new cross-posting feature that allows users to share content simultaneously on both Facebook and Threads. This … Read more

FB and Messenger Go Down Across the Globe

FB and Messenger Go Down Across the Globe

Meta’s Facebook and Messenger are facing a worldwide issue, causing users to be unable to use them through the app. Although the apps are still working, users are having trouble accessing Facebook, which shows only a blank white page, and the Messenger webpage won’t load in the browser. Many complaints have been reported on Downdetector, … Read more

How to Recover Deleted Reels on Facebook

How to Recover Deleted Reels on Facebook

Is it Possible to Recover Deleted Reels on Facebook? Facebook’s Reels feature enables users to craft and share short, engaging videos that play on a loop, gaining substantial popularity since its launch in 2020. However, users occasionally face the dilemma of unintentionally deleting a reel they intended to keep. A common inquiry arises: Is it … Read more

Steps to see Instagram Profiles linked to your Facebook

Steps to see Instagram Profiles linked to your Facebook

In our modern world, social media has become an integral part of our daily routines. Many of us engage with platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with friends, share life updates, and express our creativity. As these platforms have evolved, companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) have aimed to create a more integrated … Read more

Facebook Turns 20: Two Decades of Social Influence

Facebook Turns 20: Two Decades of Social Influence

Facebook, launched 2004, now has 3 billion users. Strategic acquisitions, e.g., Instagram, brought $23B profits in 2022. Renamed “Meta” in 2021, focusing on AI and virtual reality. In the two decades since its launch on February 4, 2004, Facebook has transformed from a simple hangout spot for college students to a global powerhouse with an … Read more

Meta Tightens Content Controls: More Restrictions for Teens on Instagram

Meta Tightens Content Controls: More Restrictions for Teens on Instagram

Tighter content controls for teen safety Automatic placement in strict settings on Instagram and Facebook Response to concerns on mental health, legal pressures Meta Platforms is imposing stricter content controls on Instagram and Facebook for teenagers. Starting now, all teens will automatically be placed in the most restrictive settings, limiting their exposure to potentially sensitive … Read more

Major Social Media Platforms Experiencing Outages in Pakistan

Major Social Media Platforms Experiencing Outages in Pakistan

Widespread internet and social media outages happened in Pakistan on Sunday evening. Users reported problems with X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. The cause of the outage is unknown, and there’s no official statement yet. On Sunday evening, there were widespread internet service and social media platform outages, leading to frustration among users in the … Read more

Punjab Govt Restricts Social Media Use for its Employees

Punjab Govt Restricts Social Media Use for its Employees

The Punjab govt decided to restrict employees from expressing opinions on social media. Employees use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The employees’ use of social media often spreads information that conflicts with political norms. On Thursday, the Punjab government opted to impose limitations on its employees expressing opinions on social media platforms. Recent … Read more

Meta Unveils Watermarking Feature for Enhanced Security in AI Products

Meta adds invisible watermarking to its AI-generated image product, Imagine. This technology aims to improve transparency and is resilient to common image manipulations. Meta is testing over 20 new applications of generative AI across its platforms. Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, announced today its plans to incorporate invisible watermarking into its text-to-image generation product, … Read more

Here’s How to Prevent Facebook from Tracking Your Web Browsing

How to deactivate Facebook account; step-by-step guide

The “Off-Facebook Activity” tool empowers users to control the information shared with Facebook. Users can erase their history and disconnect from future activities to limit data sharing. The tool provides a list of apps and websites that have shared data with Facebook. The “Off-Facebook Activity” tool is a Facebook feature designed to empower users with … Read more

Threads now allows you to delete your account without affecting your Instagram account

Threads now allows you to delete your account without affecting your Instagram account

Users can now delete their Threads account without deleting their Instagram account. Meta launched Threads in July, attracting 100 million users in five days. This adjustment only applies to Facebook, and thread posts will still be visible on Instagram. Meta introduced Threads in early July, and within five days, it attracted 100 million users eager to … Read more

Meta’s New Paid subscription Removes Instagram & Facebook’s Ads

Meta's New Paid subscription Removes Instagram & Facebook's Ads

Meta introduces ad-free subscription options for European users similar to X’s premium offerings. Users can still opt for an ad-supported experience on both platforms. Meta emphasizes its commitment to GDPR and DMA compliance to protect user data. Meta is launching improved data control choices for European users, enabling them to select ad-free experiences on Facebook … Read more

Rangers, police joint raids result in arrest of bundits

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The operation was conducted in Olf Golimar and Liaquatabad Town. Four suspects were arrested during the operation. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the possession of the accused. Karachi: In a joint operation conducted by Pakistan Rangers Sindh and police based on intelligence information, four suspects involved in robbery and street crime were arrested … Read more

Meta to offer ad-free Instagram and Facebook subscriptions

Meta to offer ad-free Instagram and Facebook subscriptions

Meta is considering charging users for an ad-free version of Instagram and Facebook in Europe. Meta is expected to charge around 10 euros per month for the ad-free service. This is comparable to the prices of other subscription services like Netflix and YouTube Premium. Two sources shared information about potential pricing plans, with one suggesting … Read more

Meta CEO to Invest in AI for Life Sciences Research

Meta CEO to Invest in AI for Life Sciences Research

CZI creating AI system for life sciences. Uses open AI models for complex biology. Aims to transform healthcare with AI. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), and his wife Priscilla Chan, are taking a significant step forward in their philanthropic efforts through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The couple’s foundation has announced plans to develop … Read more

Apple Vision Pro prompted Meta to enhance its AR headset

Apple Vision Pro prompted Meta to enhance its AR headset

Meta is collaborating with LG to develop a high-end mixed-reality headset. Meta is also releasing more affordable mixed-reality headsets in 2024. LG has been researching and developing mixed-reality headsets for several years. Meta launched the Quest 3 AR headset in June, shortly before Apple’s Vision Pro, which outperformed it by a significant margin. As a … Read more

Rare Spotless Giraffe Joins USA Zoo

Rare Spotless Giraffe Joins USA Zoo
  • Unique appearance: Solid-colored reticulated giraffe, a one-of-a-kind.
  • Giraffe species: Reticulated giraffe, one of four distinct types.
  • Name search: Public invited to suggest names on Facebook.

In a truly extraordinary event, Brights Zoo in the USA experienced a remarkable birth on July 31. The zoo welcomed a spotless giraffe into its family, marking one of the rarest occurrences in the animal kingdom. The newborn, currently standing at six feet tall, is thriving under the attentive care of its mother.

The uniqueness of this giraffe’s appearance has astonished experts and zoo professionals across the nation. According to WJHL.com, specialists at Brights Zoo believe that this solid-colored reticulated giraffe is the only one of its kind in existence. The reticulated giraffe is classified as one of four distinct giraffe species by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, which works to protect giraffes in the wild. Unfortunately, the International Union for Conservation of Nature listed this species as threatened in 2018.

The birth of this spotless giraffe holds significance beyond its rarity, shedding light on the pressing conservation challenges facing giraffes in their natural habitats. Tony Bright, the founder of Brights Zoo, stated that the attention garnered by this exceptional birth has heightened awareness of giraffe conservation. With wild giraffe populations diminishing by 40% over the past three decades, the urgency of protecting these animals is clear.

As the zoo searches for the perfect name for the remarkable giraffe, the public is invited to contribute suggestions on their Facebook page. Among the shortlisted options are Kipekee, Firyali, Shakiri, and Jamella, as reported by the media.

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