Tag: whatsapp
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Ali Amin Gandapur, Shakil Khan accused each other of corruption on WhatsApp
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Ali Amin Gandapur and former KPK Minister of Communication and Works Shakil Khan exchange bitter words in the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) parliamentarian Whatsapp group. Both exchanged harsh words for an hour and accused each other of corruption at midnight around 1 PM, sources have told Geo News. Shakil…
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‘It’s not possible’; Reporting in internet-challenged Pakistan
With the primary shift from newspapers to television channels and now to digital media applications, the dissemination of information has become increasingly competitive for newsrooms, with the latest updates just a click away. “Delays can be managed with newspapers, but today everything is in your hands—specifically, mobile phones,” says Raees Ansari, Bureau Chief of Geo…
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Is WhatsApp dead in Pakistan?
Have you been experiencing difficulties using social media platforms, especially WhatsApp, over the past several days? Social media users across Pakistan have been struggling with slow internet speeds, affecting video calls, downloads, and messaging. According to Downdetector.pk, a real-time monitoring service for internet and social media outages, there have been reports of slow service for…
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Social media apps including WhatsApp experiencing slowdowns yet again
Users across various cities in Pakistan are dealing with drastically slow internet. Reports indicate that messaging apps like WhatsApp are also facing slowdowns. People are encountering issues with messages not being downloaded on WhatsApp. Geo news reports that according to Down Detector, a website that monitors social media app performance, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram are…
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‘Beep Pakistan’ should not be compared to WhatsApp, says government
Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) Shaza Fatima Khawaja has clarified that the soon-to-be-introduced instant messaging application ‘Beep Pakistan’ should not be compared with WhatsApp. The National Information Technology Board (NITB) developed ‘Beep Pakistan’ and began its trial in August 2023 under the then-Information Technology Minister Aminul Haq. Government officers and Ministry of Information…
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What is the story behind the recent WhatsApp disruption in Pakistan?
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has downplayed the ongoing issues with WhatsApp services being faced by users in Pakistan, attributing it to a possible “technical glitch”, Geo News has reported. Problems arose a few days ago when users reported difficulty in sending and receiving media files, such as voice notes, photos, and videos, on WhatsApp using…
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Apple drops WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on official order: report
Beijing (AFP) – Apple has removed the Meta-owned WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following an order from the country’s top internet regulator, Bloomberg reported Friday citing the tech giant. Beijing engages in some of the world’s most extensive internet censorship, with web users in mainland China unable to access everything from Google…
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NADRA WhatsApp channel to provide accurate information to citizens
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a WhatsApp channel to provide updated and factual information to citizens. نادرا واٹس ایپ چینل سبسکرائب کریں اور نادرا سے متعلق ہر قسم کی درست معلومات حاصل کریں شہریوں کی معلومات اور رہنمائی کے لئے نادرا کی ایک اور سہولت ہمارے واٹس ایپ چینل کو سبسکرائب…
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Having trouble with renewing your passport? There’s a WhatsApp number you can contact for help
The Department of Immigration and Passports has released a phone number and WhatsApp number for complaints and awareness on the issuance or renewal of passports. Afzal Nadeem Dogar’s report in Geo states that the Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, explained that due to his efforts, the issuance of passports is going…
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Over 7.5 million WhatsApp accounts banned in India in one month
In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, WhatsApp has released its monthly report detailing actions taken in response to user grievances and violations of Indian laws or WhatsApp’s Terms of Service. The report covers the period from October 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023.