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This October the government of Sindh proposed a three month ban on whatsapp viber and skype, citing concerns of security as voice over ip calls made on these social media applications could not be traced or monitored They claimed that nefarious elements are using these networks to conduct criminal or terrorist activities. Obviously this has…
The tasks of high commissions and embassies in foreign countries is usually to improve strategic ties with the host country, process messages in between governments and to look after consular services of its citizens based in the home country and visa services  for people who wish to visit the consulates home nation. Therefore consulates in…
Social media seems to be coming of age in Pakistan. I say this because not only is it now spoken of in the mainstream and often with not so kind tones but it has caused a few upheavals of its own ala the fight for judiciary and in recent times maya khan, Shahzaib and the…
Participants of the youth tech conference in Islamabad show a lot of energy, enthusiasm and dedication on being part of this community of world wide learners. Here are some of their responses on what they have experienced so far : All these technology related stuff that we get to learn it here in…
The social media live tweeters were Rj kulsoom, Abdullah syed, Salman latif, and Nazia, the session spanning over two days was moderated by Shoaib taimur. Great work people!!!
In recent times after the leak of behind the scenes footage of a special on dunya tv and the creation of a  fake list of 19 journalists who had allegedly taken some form of bribe from Malik riaz,  a vast chasm of insecurity seems to have opened up in peoples minds about social media in…
Alternative media is such a waste of time they say, its neither objective nor credible. This is the line adopted by most mainstream media houses in Pakistan, yes they may semi court blogging and other alternative media sources, they may encourage it in some limited way but its all eyewash. Its meant to keep the…