In a significant move towards becoming an ‘everything app,’ X is developing a new video conferencing tool called X Conference. This feature aims to compete with established platforms like Zoom and Google Meet, offering users a seamless way to conduct group video calls directly within the X ecosystem. Chris Park, an X employee, recently shared…
Telegram CEO Arrested: Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder and owner of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport in France. The arrest is related to a preliminary police investigation into allowing possible criminality due to a lack of moderators on Telegram and a lack of cooperation with police. Durov’s arrest comes…
Cyberattack on ATMs: 1LINK, Pakistan’s payment gateway system, has issued a public advisory to address false rumors on social media and WhatsApp. These baseless claims warned of cyberattacks targeting ATMs and online banking services. However, 1LINK emphasizes that no actual cyber threat has been observed within the ATM and online banking ecosystem. The financial services…
General Faiz Hameed Military in Custody: Former ISI Director General Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid has been taken into military custody, and a court-martial process has been initiated against him. The charges against Gen Faiz relate to land grabbing and stealing valuables during a raid in the Top City housing scheme. The Inter-Services Public Relations…
Arshad Nadeem tax relief: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a significant announcement regarding Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s prize money. Contrary to the usual practice, Nadeem’s rewards for his outstanding performance at the Olympic Games will not be subject to any income tax or withholding tax. This decision recognizes Nadeem’s exceptional achievements and aims…
Shamima Begum’s appeal: Shamima Begum 24-year-old, the 24-year-old British woman who left the UK and traveled to Syria as a teenager to join the Islamic State group, has lost her final legal bid to challenge the removal of her British citizenship. The Supreme Court justices ruled that her case did not raise an arguable point…
Adeel Hussain’s mother passes away: On August 6, 2024, the entertainment industry mourned the loss of Roohi Najam, the beloved mother of Pakistani actor Adeel Hussain. Her passing left a void in the hearts of many, but her legacy of compassion and grace will continue to inspire. A Heartfelt Tribute Adeel Hussain took the time…
Sultana Nasab K2 Summit: In a groundbreaking achievement, Sultana Nasab from Gilgit-Baltistan has become the third Pakistani woman to summit K2, the world’s second-highest mountain. People are celebrating her ascent as a significant milestone for women in Pakistan. Nasab, hailing from upper Hunza in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, was the only female member of…
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature called “context cards” to enhance safety within group chats. With the rise of spammy and unsolicited group invitations, this feature aims to empower users with more information before joining a group. Here’s how context cards work: Details About the Group: Informed…
National Firewall Social Media: The federal government has taken a significant step towards controlling the content that users can post on social media platforms such as X, Facebook, and YouTube. A national firewall is being installed to monitor and regulate the flow of information on these platforms. The primary function of this firewall is to…
