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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

TikTok deletes nearly 25 Million videos in Pakistan over policy violations

TikTok deletes nearly 25 Million videos in Pakistan over policy violations

Karachi, July 23, 2025 — TikTok has released its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the first quarter of 2025, detailing global and country-specific content moderation efforts. The report covers data from January to March 2025 and shows a significant spike in video removals from Pakistan. During these three months, TikTok deleted 24,954,128 videos from Pakistan … Read more

Deep-pocketed buyers are ready to take-over TikTok, Donald Trump

Deep-pocketed buyers are ready to take-over TikTok, Donald Trump

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that a group of “extremely wealthy people” is prepared to buy the video-sharing platform TikTok. In an interview with Fox News, he mentioned that he would provide more details on the matter within approximately two weeks. Approval from the Chinese government is required for the sale of TikTok. … Read more

Donald Trump hints China tariffs could end soon, TikTok deal on hold

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US President Donald Trump suggests the end of tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China. He also hinted at a delay in a deal over the fate of TikTok. Trump’s comments indicate a reduced willingness to impose higher tariffs on dozens of countries. On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the tit-for-tat … Read more

US citizen shot dead by father in Quetta over TikTok videos

US citizen shot dead by father in Quetta over TikTok videos

A man in Quetta has confessed to killing his 15-year-old daughter, citing disapproval of her TikTok content, Pakistani police reported on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the suspect, Anwar ul Haq, initially claimed unidentified gunmen were responsible before later admitting to the crime, according to police official Babar Baloch. Police investigator Zohaib Mohsin … Read more

Meta’s Edits aims to rival CapCut for video creators

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Meta has launched a new video editing app, “Edits,” to compete with ByteDance’s CapCut. The move comes after CapCut was removed from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store due to the ongoing TikTok ban in the United States. Although TikTok has been reinstated in the US following a 14-hour outage, CapCut’s future remains … Read more

Chinese app RedNote stepping up as TikTok alternative

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RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) in China, has emerged as a significant alternative to TikTok, especially following the confirmation of TikTok’s ban in the US. The app, which has been gaining rapid popularity over the past few months, combines features of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, offering users a platform for short-form videos … Read more

TikTok Chief Thanks Trump for Support Against Looming US Ban

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expressed gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday for his dedication to collaborating with the company to find a resolution that would keep the app operational in the United States. The social media platform faces a January 19 deadline to sever ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or … Read more

TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Users Under 18

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TikTok is preparing to roll out a global ban on beauty filters for users under 18, addressing mounting concerns about their impact on teenagers’ mental health and self-esteem. The restrictions, set to take effect in the coming weeks, will specifically target filters like “Bold Glamour,” which alter skin tone, lip size, and eye shapes with … Read more

IT Minister Plans to Leverage TikTok for Educational Purposes

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Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with a TikTok delegation on Wednesday to discuss mutual interests and ways to enhance the quality of content on social media platforms. The delegation, led by Emer Gilmartin, Director of Public Policy, included officials from TikTok, with Secretary IT Zarar Hasham Khan also … Read more

TikTok Teams Up with PTA for #DigitalHifazat Contest

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok’s appeal against ban on January 10

TikTok and PTA announce the #DigitalHifazat Contest to raise digital safety awareness among Pakistani youth. The contest invites creators to create impactful videos on six key areas. The contest aims to inspire users to promote digital safety and encourage a culture of verifying information before sharing. KARACHI: TikTok has partnered with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority … Read more

TikTok Deletes 30 Million Videos in Pakistan for Guideline Violations

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TikTok has recently removed a staggering 78,827,465 videos for violating its community guidelines, according to the platform’s Q2 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Among these, 144,430,133 videos were taken down automatically, underscoring TikTok’s reliance on advanced technology to quickly identify and eliminate harmful content. In Pakistan alone, TikTok removed over 30,709,744 videos during the latest … Read more

TikTok Lays Off Hundreds of Employees to Focus on AI Moderation

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KUALA LUMPUR: TikTok, the social media platform owned by China’s ByteDance, has announced layoffs affecting hundreds of employees worldwide, including a significant number in Malaysia, as it moves towards increased reliance on AI for content moderation. While initial reports suggested over 700 positions were cut in Malaysia, TikTok later clarified that fewer than 500 employees … Read more

TikTok Collaborates with WHO for Mental Health Campaign

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TikTok partnered with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to promote mental health education through a year-long collaboration. The initiative will focus on providing reliable mental wellbeing content and combating misinformation with the help of WHO’s Fides Network, a community of healthcare professionals who are also TikTok creators. This network includes creators from the UK, US, … Read more

PHC orders PTA to remove blasphemous content from TikTok

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PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) has ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to remove blasphemous and objectionable material from TikTok.

Justice SM Attique Shah and Justice Shakeel Ahmed of Peshawar High Court while hearing the petition filed for banning Tik Tok asked the PTA to remove the objectionable content within 7 days.

During the hearing, Barrister Babar Shehzad told the court that blasphemy and objectionable content is shared on Tik Tok, so it should be closed  or removed.

Justice Shakeel Ahmed remarked that this is a very sensitive issue and blasphemous content should not be shared.

Lawyer PTA told the court that million of videos are shared daily on Tik Tok and blasphemous content is removed immediately, but few account holders who share blasphemous content are from foreign countries, so this is a technical problem.

Justice Attique Shah remarked that it is not possible to build a firewall and block any blasphemous content as soon as it comes.

The PTA lawyer said that we don’t have such technology, only after identifying the inappropriate content can it be deleted from Tik Tok.

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South Korea imposes ban on TikTok hit idolizing Kim Jong Un

South Korea imposes ban on TikTok hit idolizing Kim Jong Un

The song, which gained popularity on TikTok, violates the country’s National Security Act. The Korea Communications Standards Commission stated that the song idolizes Kim and praises him. The commission plans to block 29 versions of the song but did not elaborate on how it will be done. South Korea has announced its intention to ban … Read more

Chinese parent company declares TikTok will not be sold to US entities

Chinese parent company declares TikTok will not be sold to US entities

ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, denies plans to sell the company. The US President Joe Biden signed the sell-or-ban measure into law on Wednesday. TikTok has refuted claims of Chinese government control over ByteDance. ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, asserts it has no intention of selling the business despite the US passing a law compelling … Read more

TikTok Aims to Challenge Instagram with New Photo App

TikTok Aims to Challenge Instagram with New Photo App

TikTok plans to challenge Instagram with a new photo app called TikTok Notes. Users have received notifications about the app’s upcoming launch. The app will focus on photo and text sharing in a dedicated space. TikTok, renowned for its short-form videos, is gearing up to enter the realm of photo sharing with an upcoming app. … Read more

LinkedIn testing TikTok like short-form videos in vertical feed

LinkedIn testing TikTok like short-form videos in vertical feed

LinkedIn is testing a similar feed for vertical videos. LinkedIn has not made an official announcement yet. LinkedIn seems to be relying on the new feed to showcase content. The success of TikTok’s short-form videos in a vertical feed has led to a ripple effect in the social media industry, and now LinkedIn is also … Read more

Dananeer Mobeen faces trolling over emotional video for friend

Dananeer Mobeen faces trolling over emotional video for friend

Dananeer Mobeen gained fame through TikTok’s “Party Horahi Hai.” She debuted in the drama “Sinf e Aahan” with a large star cast. She shared the emotional video with a friend leaving Pakistan for abroad. Dananeer Mobeen gained fame due to her viral TikTok “Party Horahi Hai.” She transitioned to mainstream media as an actress and … Read more

Jannat Mirza’s mother’s dance on her daughter wedding gets criticism

Jannat Mirza's mother's dance on her daughter wedding gets criticism

Jannat Mirza, a TikTok star in Pakistan, is the most followed celebrity. Her sisters Alishba Anjum and Sehar Mirza are also TikTok sensations. At Sehar Mirza’s wedding, their mother gained significant attention. Jannat Mirza, one of the biggest TikTok stars in Pakistan, holds the title of being the most followed celebrity on the platform. People … Read more

Biden Goes TikTok: Despite Government Account Ban

Biden Goes TikTok: Despite Government Account Ban

Biden’s campaign joins TikTok, defying government ban. Despite security concerns, gains 30k+ followers and millions of views. Raises questions about politics and social media. In a surprising move, the reelection campaign for US President Joe Biden has made its debut on TikTok, defying the White House ban on government agencies using the popular video-sharing platform. … Read more

Tips to check out TikTok user’s secret following connections

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TikTok has emerged as a highly popular social media platform, providing users with a platform to showcase their creativity through brief video clips. One of its notable features is the option to follow other users and view the content they share. However, some users decide to keep their list of followers private. This often piques … Read more

TikTok Purge: Millions of Taylor Swift Songs Vanish from Platform

TikTok Purge: Millions of Taylor Swift Songs Vanish from Platform

Taylor Swift’s songs gone from TikTok as UMG ends contract. UMG cites TikTok’s low compensation, risking all UMG songs removal. TikTok upset, accuses UMG of prioritizing money over artists. In a significant development in the music industry, millions of songs, including those of globally renowned artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, and The Weeknd, are set … Read more