Tag: social media

By Dr. Syed Imran Ahmad Shah Uses and Gratifications in the Age of Digital Transition The contemporary media ecosystem is experiencing a seismic realignment as traditional legacy formats, such as print newspapers and linear television, …

— As governments consider banning children from social media, the real challenge lies in making digital platforms safer through stronger safeguards, better regulation and informed parenting By Asad Baig In a Los Angeles courtroom, 20-year-old …

By Irum Saleem     The controversy surrounding Pakistani TV anchor Gharidah Farooqi once again highlights the deep intersection of media, politics, and societal attitudes toward women in the public sphere.    During the high-profile “Islamabad …

By Irum Saleem      “Back when I entered print journalism in Pakistan, the industry was small and vibrant. Other than Urdu, there were a handful of English-language newspapers but what they lacked in numbers they …

By Irum Saleem       “No news is good news, and excessive news is a recipe for desensitized teenagers Information overload and hyperawareness are doing more harm than good to Gen Z’s mental health,” says Zunaira …

— Govt targets critics with new social media law — Fear and censorship, an order of the day By Nazim Malik The newly introduced social media law in Pakistan has sparked significant controversy due to its potential implications …