Author: none@none.com (Muskaan Mujahid)
The Changing Face of TikTok in Pakistan: A Deep Dive In the evolving landscape of social media in Pakistan, TikTok has emerged as a potent force, no longer confined to its early ‘cringe’ app reputation. With a surge in political content on the platform, the youth-driven social media space is shaping the country’s discourse and influencing governmental attitudes. As Pakistan navigates a demographic bulge with sizable young population, TikTok has become a hub for political discussions and varied viewpoints. The platform, having faced bans over immoral content in the past, is now vigilant about content moderation, employing over 40,000 trust…
Power Minister Awais Leghari announced that the federal government is reevaluating the terms of Chinese independent power producers (IPPs) in terms of debt reprofiling and coal sourcing. This move comes after Islamabad requested Beijing to convert imported coal-based projects to local coal and re-profile over $15 billion in energy sector liabilities to create fiscal space. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that discussions have taken place regarding converting Chinese power projects to local coal and advancing their technical, logistical, and financial parameters. Leghari emphasized the benefits of transitioning to local coal, including reducing pressure on foreign exchange reserves, making dividend repatriation…
Fiverr, a popular freelancing platform, has made accounts in Pakistan “unavailable” due to possible internet disruptions, causing concern among users and rights activists. The government’s efforts to monitor internet traffic have led to nationwide slowdowns in services, prompting speculation about the installation of a firewall to monitor users. However, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) denied this claim. Users faced difficulties accessing social media platforms, with Fiverr users receiving notifications about their accounts being made “unavailable” to prevent negative ratings due to inactivity. While some users confirmed receiving these notifications, others did not, suggesting the issue may be limited to certain…