Media in the Digital Age

 Published last week:  Governments sometimes shut internet and social media in protests citing security; critics say shutdowns curb free speech and block vital information.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  A PNP survey shows most Pakistanis support taxing social media influencers but urge exemptions for small creators and safeguards to protect the digital economy.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Digital surveillance threatens journalists; protecting devices, communications and sources from spyware, phishing, public Wi-Fi and metadata leaks is essential.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Social media and video platforms are now the world's most used source of online news, surpassing publishers' websites and apps, Reuters Institute finds.

 Published last month:  UK plans to ban under-16s from major social media like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X under new online safety rules, officials say, to protect children.

 Published last month:  Tempo media group says its news portal has been hit by a sustained DDoS attack since June 5, causing outages and operational strain on the newsroom.

 Published last month:  JournalismPakistan launched Pakistan Media Monitor, a biweekly report tracking media freedom, regulation and business trends reshaping the country's news sector.

 Published last month:  News publishers say X's algorithm changes and a shift toward native content have sharply reduced referral traffic and visibility for external links to news websites.

 Published last month:  James Murdoch's Lupa Systems acquired New York magazine and Vox Media's podcast and digital assets for over $300 million, deepening consolidation in media.

 Published last month:  Starting a news portal in Pakistan in 2026 can cost from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of rupees, driven by hosting, staffing and video costs.

 Published last month:  Australia advanced a News Bargaining Incentive to push major tech platforms like Google and Facebook to fund journalism and help sustain local news.

 Published 2 months ago:  Palki Sharma launched India Global Review, a digital-first platform delivering fact-based global news from an Indian perspective, backed by investors.

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan warns that nearly 20 percent of social media accounts may be fake, fueling fraud, harassment, and blackmail risks and complicating investigations as internet use expands.

 Published 2 months ago:  Pakistan considers provincial cybercrime bodies as online offences surge, straining the NCCIA after 154,000 complaints and amid 140 million internet users.

 Published 2 months ago:  Dan Qayyum's long-read, seen by over 1.2 million people in three days, challenges legacy media gatekeeping and argues that editorial systems have become arrogant and out of touch.

 Published 2 months ago:  Irshad Bhatti's podcast interview with actor Meera drew criticism after he pressed personal topics and Meera walked out, sparking debate over media accountability.

 Published 2 months ago:  Dan Qayyum's viral article drew one million views in days, igniting debate about independent creators' reach and what it means for Pakistan's newsrooms.

 Published 2 months ago:  Jahanzaib Haque has been named chief editor of Nukta after ARY Digital Network took a majority stake in March 2026; he pledges hands-on editorial leadership and a focus on team-driven growth.

 Published 2 months ago:  Khaleej Times, launched in 1978 as the UAE's first English daily, marks 48 years while transitioning from print to a digital-first model to reach readers.

 Published 3 months ago:  Social media claims after Islamabad US-Iran talks sparked debate in Pakistan, spilling into disputes over press conduct, polarization and the role of the visiting press centre.

 Published 3 months ago:  Nieman Lab found posts on X with external links get lower reach and engagement, suggesting the platform's algorithm may deprioritize link posts.

 Published 3 months ago:  Indonesian regulators summoned Meta and Google after finding gaps in compliance with new under-16 rules requiring age checks and limits on certain social media features.

 Published 3 months ago:  Indonesia began enforcing a regulation banning access to major social platforms for users under 16, requiring companies to deactivate or restrict underage accounts as they comply.

 Published 3 months ago:  A March 2026 Muck Rack study finds rapid AI adoption across newsrooms, boosting efficiency but raising concerns about accuracy, transparency and disinformation.

 Published 3 months ago:  A practical guide detailing essential digital security measures journalists should adopt to protect devices, communications, sources and data amid rising cyber threats.

 Published 3 months ago:  Young Pakistanis are abandoning prime‑time TV talk shows for smartphones and digital outlets, favoring on‑demand news and citing distrust of partisan debates.

 Published 3 months ago:  India withheld several X accounts under Section 69A of the IT Act after takedown orders, prompting criticism for targeting political and satirical speech.

 Published 3 months ago:  Pakistan launched a Social Media Authority, appointing a chair and five members with power to order content removal or blocking under the amended PECA.