ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started blocking WhatsApp accounts linked to mobile SIMs that are inactive, canceled, or have not been used for a long time. The move aims to prevent fraud and other illegal activities carried out through such accounts. The authority had previously instructed users through an awareness campaign
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): TikTok removed over 23.2 million videos in Pakistan for violating its community guidelines during the second quarter of 2026. Nearly 95% of the content was taken down within 24 hours of being posted, according to the platform’s latest enforcement report. The short-video sharing platform removed 23,243,711 videos in the country between April
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower speeds during peak hours until November 2, 2026, as emergency repairs continue on a major international submarine cable, the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced. According to PTCL, repair work is under way on the AAE-1 (Asia-Africa-Europe 1) submarine cable, specifically on the section connecting
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is monitoring social media platforms for suspected illegal online activities, warning users that certain posts and actions could result in legal consequences. According to reports, the agency is focusing on three key areas during its cyber patrolling operations: anti-state content, online harassment and illegal call
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Instagram has announced a new feature allowing select creators to upload horizontal videos lasting up to 90 minutes, marking an expansion beyond its traditional focus on short-form content. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature in a video alongside Vice President of Product Tessa Lyons. The new format is designed for podcasters, comedy
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CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): Instagram is planning to launch new features including the one which will allow select creators to post horizontal, long-form videos of up to 90 minutes. The announcement came from Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, by sharing a six-minute video of himself with Instagram’s Vice President of Product Tessa Lyons. The new
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is facing durability concerns after some users reportedly discovered cracks in the device’s inner display near the folding area. The reports have raised questions about the phone’s hinge mechanism, a critical component that allows the device to open and close. However, the exact cause of
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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has asked users against sharing passwords, one-time passwords (OTPs) or verification codes with anyone amid fear of targeted phishing and malware attacks through WhatsApp Web. It issued a high-alert advisory, warning of targeted phishing and malware attacks through WhatsApp Web, desktop applications and email, particularly
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NEW YORK (Kashmir English): Apple could launch the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 in March 2027, according to a new report. The company is reportedly planning to introduce the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Air in the spring, with March 12 or March 19 being possible launch dates. The report also suggests that production
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NEW YORK (Kashmir English): WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow iPhone users to schedule messages and have them sent automatically at a selected time, making it easier to stay in touch without having to send messages manually. According to technology website WABetaInfo, the feature was initially spotted in the Android beta version
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