A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) established under Section 30 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 has summoned seven individuals accused of orchestrating a malicious social media campaign aimed at spreading fake news and inciting unrest. The JIT, led by Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Nasir Rizvi, has issued notices to Sabghatullah Virk, […]
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has registered its first case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), accusing a Karachi resident of spreading fake news through social media. The case stems from allegations of false information shared during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in November. The suspect, Saifur Rahman, is a resident of Gulshan-e-Iqbal […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and other relevant authorities in response to a petition seeking the restoration of access to micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), the improvement of internet speed nationwide, the removal of bans on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other restricted social media platforms. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal presided over […]
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated a widespread operation against social media activists accused of spreading fake propaganda nationwide. The operation, led by the Cybercrime Wing, has resulted in numerous arrests and the registration of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) in various regions. According to FIA officials, Punjab has been a significant focus, with […]
On December 11, a widespread outage disrupted Meta Platforms’ services, leaving millions of users unable to access WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook for several hours. The outage, which began around 10:58 PM, affected users globally, including in Pakistan, causing significant disruptions. WhatsApp users reported being unable to send or receive messages or make calls, while Facebook became inaccessible […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set February 6, 2025, as the date to resume hearings on a petition contesting the ban on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. This case, moved by petitioner Ehtisham Abbasi, argued against the ongoing restrictions on the platform, which have been in effect since February 17 of this year. Following […]
In 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported 1,043 fake accounts and 37 hacked social media profiles to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. According to information released by PTA, the fake accounts, which included impersonations of politicians, government officials, and citizens, were flagged for removal. Of the hacked accounts, 27 were on Facebook […]
On December 9, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemned an online trolling campaign targeting senior journalists Syed Talat Hussain, Hassan Ayub, Muneeb Farooq, and Muzamil Hussain Shah, urging the government to take immediate steps to ensure their safety. The PFUJ said the campaign was allegedly carried out through anonymous social media accounts linked to followers […]
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication on December 5 that amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA) were under review to “address concerns regarding misinformation.” The prime minister’s adviser, Barrister Aqeel Malik, had earlier confirmed amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act […]
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime wing has charged 11 individuals, including journalists and vloggers, with allegedly defaming actress and stage performer Nargis, whose real name is Ghazala Idrees, through social media posts. The FIA said Nargis provided evidence during the inquiry that corroborated her allegations. The actress called for “strict action against the culprits.” The accused […]
The government has decided to implement “comprehensive measures” to curb the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media, including blocking their accounts and SIM cards. These decisions were made during a meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP) coordination committee on December 3, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a statement issued after the meeting, the […]
Several school and college principals in Islamabad have fallen victim to WhatsApp account hacks, with scammers using these accounts to solicit money from students and parents. The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and the Ministry of Education have issued a warning, urging principals to inform parents about the scams and to take precautionary measures. Dr. Mohammad Qamaruddin, […]
Citizens across the country faced widespread social media outages and disruptions to internet services. The outages, which began late November 23, have affected major platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Downdetector, a global outage-tracking platform, reported a peak of 207 complaints within an hour, with users primarily struggling to send media through WhatsApp. The disruptions were […]
TikTok, in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), hosted the Youth Safety Summit Pakistan to raise awareness about online safety, promote digital literacy, and foster collaboration among stakeholders to protect Pakistani youth. The summit convened representatives from government, law enforcement, educators, parents, child protection NGOs, and industry experts to address key issues related to youth and […]
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