The European Commission will propose new rules later this year to restrict children’s access to social media platforms across the European Union, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, following recommendations from an expert panel focused on protecting minors online.
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FBR Explains 5% Withholding Tax on Social Media Earnings in Finance Bill 2026
New tax framework aims to bring digital content creators and influencers into Pakistan’s formal tax system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the mechanism for collecting withholding tax on social media earnings under the Finance Bill 2026, proposing a 5% tax deduction on income received by digital content creators and influencers through banking and financial institutions.
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Facebook Eases Monetization Rules, Opening New Opportunities for Creators
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2026 — Meta Platforms has updated Facebook’s content monetization system, making it easier for creators to qualify for revenue-generating tools and potentially expanding earning opportunities for users worldwide, including in Pakistan.
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Meta Users Report Widespread Facebook and Instagram Outage
Millions affected as Facebook and Instagram experience service disruption
Meta users report Facebook and Instagram outage on Friday, with thousands of users worldwide experiencing difficulties accessing the social media platforms.
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Meta Launches Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus Subscription Plans
Meta has officially announced the global rollout of new subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, introducing premium features for users across its social media platforms. The company also confirmed that additional subscription options focused on Meta AI, creators, and businesses will launch in the near future.
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Meta Introduces Ad-Free Subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced a major change for users in the UK, revealing that ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram will be rolled out over the coming weeks.
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Facebook, WhatsApp Join PTA Workshop on Terrorism Threats
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Meta, organized a high-level workshop titled “Counter Terrorism in the Digital Age” at PTA Headquarters.
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Meta Introduces HD Video Calls, AI for Facebook Messenger
Meta has unveiled a series of significant updates to enhance the Facebook Messenger experience, introducing HD video calls, background noise suppression, and voice isolation.
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Facebook and X Face Turbulence in Pakistan
Popular social media platforms, including Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter), are experiencing significant disturbances in Pakistan.
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Meta Launches Messenger Communities, Boosts Connectivity
Meta has introduced Communities on Facebook Messenger, a significant addition following the success of a similar feature on WhatsApp in 2022.
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