Get rich before getting old It is said, “The future promise of any nation can be directly measured by the present prospects of its youth.”... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Technology TikTok obtaining Indonesia e-commerce permit JAKARTA: Short video app TikTok is in the process of obtaining an e-commerce permit from Indonesia’s government,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 10:42am
Business & Finance TikTok owner ByteDance cuts hundreds of jobs in gaming division BEIJING: Chinese tech giant and TikTok owner ByteDance is slashing hundreds of jobs in its gaming unit, a source... Published 27 Nov, 2023 10:51pm
Technology ByteDance says to restructure Nuverse in retreat from gaming business HONG KONG: TikTok maker ByteDance plans to wind down its Nuverse gaming brand and retreat from mainstream video... Published 27 Nov, 2023 10:42am
Technology TikTok owner ByteDance offers to buy back shares from staff at $160 apiece SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: China’s ByteDance, the parent of short video app TikTok, is offering to buy back shares from its... Published 08 Nov, 2023 03:31pm
Business & Finance TikTok recognises HBLPSL campaign as global success story KARACHI: TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video has published a case study on HBL’s campaign... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
World Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky on government phones OTTAWA: Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government... Published 31 Oct, 2023 01:46pm
Pakistan TikTok removes 14.1m videos in 3 months in Pakistan KARACHI: TikTok, the destination for short videos, has released its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report... Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World EU fears destabilisation from disinfo amid Israel-Hamas war STRASBOURG: The EU expressed concern Wednesday about the growing dangers of disinformation for the bloc, as Brussels... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 12:09am
Pakistan PRA attaches bank account of TikTok star LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has attached the bank account of Dolly’s beauty salon in the area of... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
World TikTok details disinformation steps taken after EU demand BRUSSELS: Short video app TikTok said on Sunday it had immediately mobilised resources and personnel to counter hate... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Technology TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Short video app TikTok is committed to taking proactive measures to address issues raised by Malaysia,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:27am
Technology EU concerned by high disinfo rate on Musk’s X platform BRUSSELS: X, the online platform formerly known as Twitter, has the biggest proportion of disinformation of social... Published 26 Sep, 2023 05:10pm
Life & Style Having young fans is ‘alarming and exciting’: Kylie Minogue PARIS: A viral TikTok hit this summer means Kylie Minogue has added another cohort to her multi-generational fan... Updated 18 Sep, 2023 04:10pm
Technology EU fines TikTok 345 million euros over child data LONDON: A European Union regulator fined Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok 345 million euros over child... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:28pm
Technology TikTok launches online shopping in the US TikTok has officially rolled out its e-commerce business in the United States after months of testing, according to... Published 12 Sep, 2023 05:57pm
Pakistan PTA, TikTok sign MoU to promote digital safety in govt schools ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
World EU hits tech titans with tougher market restraints BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday unveiled the list of digital giants — including Apple, Facebook owner... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Technology TikTok to host Community Guidelines workshops for creators KARACHI: TikTok has launched an exciting campaign in Pakistan to amplify awareness and comprehension of its ... Published 02 Sep, 2023 06:30am
Pakistan LHC moved against TikTok LAHORE: A citizen Muhammad Usman has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking ban on the video-sharing app... Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:42am
Technology US tech groups back TikTok in challenge to Montana state ban WASHINGTON: Two tech groups on Monday backed TikTok Inc in its lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of a Montana... Published 08 Aug, 2023 10:13am
Technology TikTok in talks to gain Indonesian payments licence JAKARTA: TikTok told Reuters it is in early-stage talks with regulators to obtain a payments licence in Indonesia, a... Published 04 Aug, 2023 01:31pm
Technology TikTok introduces text posts KARACHI: TikTok has announced the launch of text posts, an innovative new format designed to empower creators and... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Technology India open to Chinese investment, deputy IT minister says: FT India is open to Chinese investment despite border clashes between the two countries, the Deputy Minister for... Published 26 Jul, 2023 01:28pm
Technology Violation of community guidelines: TikTok removes 11,707,020 videos ISLAMABAD: TikTok, the leading destination for short videos, removed 11,707,020 videos for violating Community... Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:06am
Editorials Human trafficking in 21st century As if the problem of human trafficking and people smuggling was already not bad enough, authorities must now also... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Life & Style TikTok updates family pairing feature LAHORE: Announcing new initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of teenagers, TikTok has expanded ... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:23am
Technology Twitter rival Threads signs up 100 million users in five days PARIS: The Threads app launched by Instagram as a rival to Twitter has signed up more than 100 million users in less... Published 10 Jul, 2023 03:01pm
World Backlash after Macron calls to ‘cut off’ social media PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron’s government faced a backlash Wednesday after the centrist leader called for powers... Published 05 Jul, 2023 06:22pm
Business & Finance TikTok to spend billions in SE Asia as e-commerce move pays off JAKARTA: Tik Tok’s chief executive said Thursday the company would pour billions of dollars into Southeast Asia in... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:54am