Tag: social media

  • Social media star Urfi Javed getting ready to act in movies

    Social media star Urfi Javed getting ready to act in movies

    Indian social media sensation Urfi Javed is going to start acting in movies, as per Indian news reports.
    The influencer will be appearing in her first Bollywood movie called ‘LSD 2’, an Ekta Kapoor production.

    The film is a sequel to a movie from 2010, said the reports. The exact date when the movie will come out is not known.
    Urfi Javed is bringing something new to the movie. She is known for being bold and for her unique fashion sense. People are excited to see how she will do in her first movie. It’s not just her, though. There are reports that actors Tushar Kapoor and Rooney Roy will also be in the movie, making special appearances.
    Make sure to mark your calendars, as it’s expected to be an exciting movie experience.

  • China warns proposed TikTok ban will ‘come back to bite’ US

    China warns proposed TikTok ban will ‘come back to bite’ US

    Beijing (AFP) – Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would “inevitably come back to bite the United States”.

    The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would force the app to cut ties with its Chinese owner or get banned in the United States.

    The legislation is the biggest threat yet to the video-sharing app, which has surged to huge popularity across the world while raising fears among governments and security officials over its Chinese ownership and potential subservience to the Communist Party in Beijing.

    Ahead of the vote, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin condemned the proposed ban.

    “Although the United States has never found evidence that TikTok threatens US national security, it has not stopped suppressing TikTok,” he said.

    “This kind of bullying behaviour that cannot win in fair competition disrupts companies’ normal business activity, damages the confidence of international investors in the investment environment, and damages the normal international economic and trade order,” he added.

    “In the end, this will inevitably come back to bite the United States itself,” Wang said.

    The vote is likely to occur at 10:00 am (1400 GMT) and is expected to pass overwhelmingly in a rare moment of bipartisanship in politically divided Washington.

    The fate of the bill is uncertain in the Senate, where key figures are against making such a drastic move against an hugely popular app that has 170 million US users.

    President Joe Biden will sign the bill, known officially as the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” into law if it comes to his desk, the White House has said.

    TikTok staunchly denies any ties to the Chinese government and has restructured the company so the data of US users stays in the country, the company says.

    TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is in Washington, trying to shore up support to stop the bill.

    “This latest legislation being rushed through at unprecedented speed without even the benefit of a public hearing, poses serious Constitutional concerns,” wrote Michael Beckerman, TikTok’s vice president for public policy, in a letter to the bill’s co-sponsors seen by AFP.

  • Senator withdraws resolution to ban Social Media in Pakistan

    Senator withdraws resolution to ban Social Media in Pakistan

    Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi has withdrawn his resolution aimed at imposing a blanket ban on several major social media platforms in the country.

    The resolution, which sparked controversy before its introduction in the house, called for the government to prohibit access to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, citing concerns over their perceived negative impact on the younger generation.

    Even before reaching the floor of the house, Tangi’s resolution faced significant criticism from digital rights activists and journalists.

    Critics argued that the proposed ban would further restrict freedom of expression in Pakistan. The timing of the resolution’s emergence added to its contentious nature, coinciding with ongoing disruptions to access X following allegations of electoral rigging during the February 8 polls.

    Senator Brahmand Tangi, who was expelled by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) one month ago, had moved a resolution in the senate asking that all social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram be banned in Pakistan to protect the next generation from what he has dubbed their “negative and devastating” effects.

    Tangi was expelled by the PPP last month after he went against party policy and remained silent on a resolution asking for delay in Balochistan and KP general elections. However, DAWN has reported that the party has till now not moved a reference against him.
    The resolution has alleged that social media platforms were being used to promote norms “against our culture and religion” and creating hatred among the general populace.

    The document also charges the platforms with being used to run “malicious” campaigns against the army and spreading fake news.
    PPP has said that the senator should not use the party’s name anymore, swiftly distancing itself from the controversial resolution. Nonetheless, it will be on Monday’s agenda.

    Senator Tangi is set to retire on March 11.

  • Notices issued to PTA and Information Ministry on closure of X

    Notices issued to PTA and Information Ministry on closure of X

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has taken a significant step in response to the closure of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in Pakistan. The court issued notices to the Ministry of Information and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concerning the shutdown of the said platform within the country.

    IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the hearing of a petition challenging the closure of X, which has been mostly inaccessible in Pakistan since February 17, with users resorting to VPNs for access.

    During the hearing on the plea today, the IHC CJ asked: “Is X closed?”

    At this, the petitioner’s lawyer replied that X had been closed in Pakistan since February 17.

    “This matter was also before the Sindh High Court (SHC), what happened to it?” asked Justice Farooq.

    The lawyer disclosed that a similar matter is pending before SHC where a petition related to contempt of court is scheduled for a hearing today.

    Following these discussions, Justice Farooq announced the issuance of notices for the next week, indicating a significant development in the legal pursuit to address the closure of X in Pakistan.

    SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi issued orders on a plea filed by multiple petitioners including Zarrar Khuhro, Amber Shamsi, Zebunnisa Burki, and others against intermittent disruptions faced by users in accessing the renowned social media platform which has witnessed various “unannounced” sporadic suspensions in recent weeks.

    The disruptions in accessing the platform have been a cause of distress for users, especially in the aftermath of the February 8 general elections, during which several social media sites were rendered inaccessible.

    While authorities attributed these disruptions to technical errors and security concerns during the polling day, users continued to experience intermittent suspensions in accessing X post-election.

    In a recent statement to a local media outlet, Information Minister Murtaza Solangi clarified that the caretaker government had no involvement in the shutdown of X in Pakistan.

    Solangi emphasized that the caretaker cabinet had not deliberated or decided on the closure of the microblogging website. He suggested directing inquiries regarding the matter to the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

    With the legal proceedings underway in both the Islamabad High Court and the Sindh High Court, the fate of X in Pakistan hangs in the balance, while users await a resolution to ensure uninterrupted access to the popular social media platform.

  • Labourer’s stunning transformation at Kashees goes viral on social media

    Labourer’s stunning transformation at Kashees goes viral on social media

    Kashif, a stylist at Kashees Salon, works wonders by transforming laborers into stunning models, giving them a whole new look that boosts their confidence and reveals their inner beauty.
    Each makeover shows Kashif’s commitment to celebrating diversity and challenging stereotypes about beauty. His work reminds us that everyone has their own kind of beauty, waiting to be discovered.
    With every transformation, Kashif not only changes their appearance but also inspires others to feel good about themselves. Through his skills, Kashif spreads positivity and empowerment, making the world a more beautiful place, one makeover at a time.

  • Suspect involved in social media campaign against CJP Qazi Isa arrested

    Suspect involved in social media campaign against CJP Qazi Isa arrested

    Authorities have arrested a social media user suspected of being involved in a threatening campaign against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, Geo reports.

    Sources of The News identified the suspect as a social media user named Abdul Wasay, who lives in Rawalpindi. They said he used social media to run a “threatening campaign” against CJP Isa, where he threatened the chief justice and tried to damage his reputation.

    “The rest of the people involved in the campaign will be identified and legal action will be taken against them,” the sources claimed.
    The government has formed a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate people who have been spreading harmful information on social media about Supreme Court judges, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and government officers.

    The JIT has been tasked to investigate mainly three specific points, according to a notification.

    “To ascertain facts behind malicious social media campaign attempting to malign the image of honourable judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, to identify and to bring the culprits to book in accordance with the relevant laws and cause presentation of challans in the courts concerned, and to recommend measures for prevention against the occurrence of such incidents in future,” read the notification.

  • Yasir Hussain doesn’t want his son to become an actor

    Yasir Hussain doesn’t want his son to become an actor

     

    Prominent actor Yasir Hussain does not want his son to work in the industry.

     

    Talking about his son’s future in an interview, Yasir said, “I don’t want my son to become an actor. If he will join, it is a different matter. I will not stop him from anything, but I don’t want him to be an actor.”

     

    A video of Yasir Hussain discussing his views is gaining popularity on social media.

     

    In response to a question, Yasir Hussain said that everyone in Pakistan does not have Netflix, so they are watching dramas, while India does not have its own good dramas, so they are forced to watch our dramas.

    “Actors should perform well and show their talent, but in our industry, they often get boring roles,” he remarked.

     

  • Social media loves Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s new PSL song

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan is back with a bang. The singer has come up with a new anthem for Pakistan Super League, and it is causing a buzz on social media.

    While there are plenty of detractors too, many fans are loving the song’s energy and rhythm, praising Khan for capturing the spirit of cricket and unity.
    Here are some reactions from people:

  • Barrister Gohar and Sher Afzal Khan Marwat memes take social media by storm

    Barrister Gohar and Sher Afzal Khan Marwat memes take social media by storm

    Who knew that an unlikely pair of previously-unknown faces will become our desi version of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? Or, our Pakistani version of Veeru and Jai?

    Millions of adult Pakistanis voted in the country’s recent general election despite disruptions like mobile service suspensions and delayed results. However, accusations of unfairness and uncertainty cloud the electoral process in 2024.
    Amidst this, people turned to the internet for humor, and memes. A photo, taken during a press conference, featuring PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat has become all the rage. Marwat, known for his intense speeches, looks serious while Gohar appears calm.
    Check out these memes:

  • Social media goes wild as independents go neck-to-neck in early results

    Social media goes wild as independents go neck-to-neck in early results

    Today is a big day in Pakistan as the country goes to vote. In 2018, PTI won and formed the government. This time, the party is fielding its candidates as independents.

    The internet is buzzing as unofficial election results show independents in a tight race, and even leading in many constituencies. The competition is so close that nobody knows who will win yet. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the final results.
    Here are some reactions on social media: