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 Published last year:  BBC Urdu has launched daily news bulletins on TikTok to keep young viewers informed about global and regional developments. Editor Asif Farooqui emphasizes providing unbiased and balanced news, expanding BBC Urdu's presence on social media.

 Published last year:  Explore Instagram's innovative text-based app Threads, designed to foster real-time communication and authentic interactions online. Learn about its features, impact on social media, and potential to reshape digital communication.

 Published last year:  Niger reintroduces prison sentences for cyber offenses, with new penalties for defamation, insults, and disruptive data dissemination via electronic communication. The ordinance aims to strengthen cybercrime laws and protect public order and human dignity.

 Published last year:  Former Test cricketer Shahid Afridi faces social media backlash after a photo with a pro-Israel group goes viral. Afridi clarifies the situation, stating the photo was taken innocently with fans and does not reflect his political stance.

 Published last year:  Discover key insights from the Reuters Institute 2024 Digital News Report, highlighting challenges such as misinformation, declining trust, and the impact of AI and social media shifts on global news consumption.

 Published last year:  Discover TikTok's latest updates aimed at boosting creator earnings. The platform has expanded its monetization tools, offering enhanced ad revenue sharing, new tipping options, and an improved creator fund to support content creators globally.

 Published last year:  YouTube introduces new features aimed at enhancing creator engagement and monetization, including expanded shopping tools and improved analytics. These updates reflect YouTube's commitment to supporting its creator community and staying ahead in the digital media landscape.

 Published last year:  Discover Google's new Search Generative Experience (SGE). This AI-powered feature aims to revolutionize search by providing more relevant and comprehensive results through conversational interactions. Learn more about this groundbreaking development in digital media.

 Published last year:  BBC and ITV announce BritStream, a new streaming service offering exclusive British content to compete with global giants. Discover how this collaboration aims to revolutionize digital media consumption.

 Published last year:  Reuters has launched 'Reuters News Insight,' an AI-powered tool to enhance newsroom efficiency and streamline content creation, marking a significant step in integrating AI technology in journalism.

 Published last year:  TikTok continues to dominate the digital media landscape with its short-form video content, captivating millions worldwide. Discover how this platform is transforming media consumption and creation.

 Published last year:  Discover the latest social media trends and updates for 2024, including changes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Stay ahead in the digital communication landscape with our comprehensive overview.

 Published last year:  Deloitte's 2024 Digital Media Trends report reveals significant transformation in the media and entertainment industry, driven by social media, user-generated content, interactive gaming, and generative AI. Discover how Millennials and Gen Z are shaping the future of personalized media experiences.

 Published last year:  Meta unveils new features to combat misinformation and enhance user privacy, introducing advanced tools and policies aimed at improving information integrity and safeguarding user data.

 Published last year:  Meta (formerly Facebook) is facing renewed scrutiny over its data privacy practices following reports of mishandling user data. A recent investigation highlighted concerns about how the company manages and protects user information, leading to calls for stricter data privacy regulations.

 Published last year:  Amnesty International conducted a global survey with 550 young people aged 13-24, revealing significant concerns about social media's impact on mental health and privacy.

 Published last year:  Social media companies like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap have implemented significant changes to enhance child privacy and safety, driven by new legislation such as the UK's Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC).

 Published last year:  Prominent television anchor Gharidah Farooqi announces legal action against Dr. Omar Adil and Zohaib Saleem Butt for their sexist remarks against her and other female journalists.

 Published last year:  Pakistani journalist Jahanzaib Ali hits back at Indian media for criticizing his question to the US State Department about religious discrimination against Muslim vendors in India.

 Published last year:  Dr. Omar Adil's sexist remarks against female journalists, including Gharidah Farooqi, have ignited widespread criticism, calling for full accountability and stronger actions against misogynistic language in the industry.

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 Published last year:  Rauf Hasan, PTI Information Secretary, and eight others face the first trial under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 in a special court. The court approved a three-day remand as the FIA investigates social media accounts.

 Published last year:  The Islamabad High Court has summoned officials from the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law in response to Hamid Mir's request for a judicial commission to investigate the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif.

 Published last year:  Police probing the murder of journalist Malik Hassan Zeb, shot dead in Nowshera's Akbarpura Bazaar on July 14 have arrested suspects Muhammad Ashfaq and his son Yasir, who revealed a dispute.

 Published last year:  The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) calls on Egyptian authorities to release cartoonist Ashraf Omar and reporter Khaled Mamdouh, condemning their arrests and enforced disappearances as a violation of journalists' basic human rights.

 Published last year:  Unidentified individuals posing as Federal Investigation Agency officials abducted Imran Butt from the Daily Jang office in Rawalpindi, raising serious concerns about press freedom and worker rights. The RIUJ has condemned the incident.

 Published last year:  Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) expresses shock and grief over the killing of a young reporter Hasan Mehedi during a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The global media rights body demands justice.

 Published last year:  Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal journalist, has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony on espionage charges. The trial, condemned as a sham by his employer and the White House, marks the first such conviction of an American journalist in Russia since the Cold War.