Micro-blogging website Twitter has been blocked across country by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) today. But it can be accessed through cell phone at the moment. According to official statement Twitter is blocked due to some caricature competition of Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh). Back in May 2010, PTA blocked the access to Facebook for the very reason. …
Social media may have played a pivotal role in mobilizing the Arab spring, but in Pakistan it has taken down Maya Khan. Without going into the debate of Maya Khan show and its created hoopla, let us discuss the role of social media that has successfully stimulated a discussion on media ethics and social responsibilities …
Remember the song “video killed the radio star.” Now the same notion is probably coming true for motion picture industry. The technology has empowered the independent filmmakers to produce films, videos, or documentaries under a nominal budget and release it to worldwide audience without seeking any nod of approvals from bossy producers and cunning studios …
