Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new feature for users that would allow them to report messages to group admins, WaBetaInfo reported.
According to the app-tracking website, the new feature called “admin review” is under development and will be available in a future update of the app.
The feature to report messages is not yet ready to be released to beta testers.
WhatsApp is working on new features for group admins so they can moderate the groups better. In this new update, users will be able to report specific messages to the group admin.
“When a group member reports a message, it will be sent to the admin for review, and they will be able to choose to delete the message for everyone in the group if they believe it is inappropriate or violates the group’s rules,” said WaBetaInfo.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday conducted a meeting with Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and federal ministers, regarding the ongoing development projects in the province.
PM Shehbaz said that the previous government used the post of chief minister for political manipulation in the federation and not for focusing on the development in Punjab.
He added that the projects that have been delayed over the years must be completed at the earliest, to ease the citizens.
ISLAMABAD: Led by National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf, the House is ready to kick off the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Constitution, which was passed solidly half a century ago.
The month-long celebrations will commence on Monday (April 10).
A Parliamentary Advisory Committee — comprising the Speaker, members from both Houses of Parliament and headed by Senator Raza Rabbani — was set to chalk out the activities for the celebration.
The Speaker will inaugurate the celebrations by laying the foundation stone of the Constitution Monument at the site approved by the Advisory Committee, opposite Parliamentary Lodges, D-Chowk, Islamabad.
The monument will serve as a permanent souvenir of the reputation of the Constitution in the nation’s history.
This will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Memorial of the Unsung Heroes of Democracy in the Parliament House to homage to those who fought for democracy in Pakistan.
With the slogan “Innovation for everyone,” Xiaomi believes in making technology affordable for everyone, and they have lived up to this promise! bringing technological wonders to the local market at unbeatable prices with launch dates concurrent with worldwide launches. Like every year, Xiaomi hosts the Xiaomi Fan Festival this year as well to honour their 12th anniversary in the Pakistani market on 6th April and to thank its devoted supporters. Xiaomi is offering insane discounts and incredible deals on wide range of products for its devoted supporters.
Xiaomi is hosting a Mega Sale on its official online store, Mi Store Pakistan (Mistore.pk), offering discounts on smartphones, wearables, smart home appliances, and lifestyle products.In addition to the Mega Sale, Xiaomi is also planning multiple social media activities. Fans can participate in various contests and giveaways on Xiaomi’s official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to win exciting prizes.
The Xiaomi Fan Festival provides a perfect opportunity for the brand to show appreciation for its loyal fans and celebrate its anniversary together. The company has planned exciting activities and amazing deals on its products to make the festival memorable for its fans.
Visit Mistore to take advantage of this and many other discounts and package offers so you may buy some modern marvels for yourself and your loved ones.
21 March 2023: Haleon Pakistan Limited (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Pakistan Limited) has announced a partnership with the leading global cleft charity, Smile Train, raising funds through its leading Oral Care brands, Sensodyne and Parodontax.
Annually, 1 in every 600 children in Pakistan is born with cleft lips and palates. In most cases, these children face difficulty in eating, speaking, and breathing and are subjected to social stigma. The partnership between Haleon Pakistan and Smile Train will help children born with cleft lips/palates to lead full and productive lives, achieving their own potential and contributing to their community.
Smile Train provides training and education to local medical professionals and supports 100%-free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children all over the world including orthodontics, speech therapy, and psychosocial support.
The partnership between Haleon Pakistan and Smile Train was announced at a press event in Karachi. Panelists at the event included Farhan Haroon, CEO and General Manager of Haleon Pakistan, Professor Dr. Mirza Shehab Afzal Beg, MBBS, FRCS (Ire), FRCS Plastic Surgery UK and Ire), Ms. Amina Mujib Khan, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Weightloss Consultant, and Ms. Hima Raza, a makeup artist whose child was born with a cleft lip.
“As leaders in specialist oral health, we are committed to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need of free and safe access to quality cleft care. Together with Smile Train, we aim to help transform more children’s lives, one smile at a time,” said Farhan Haroon, Haleon Pakistan
The partnership, powered through Oral Care brands, Sensodyne and Parodontax, will identify and support eligible patients. A portion of sales proceeds on every pack of Sensodyne and Parodontax sold in selected retail outlets, during the period 15th March 2023 to 5th May 2023, will be donated to Smile Train Foundation on behalf of Haleon Pakistan.
YouTubers have a selection of ways to monetize their channels, including product sales and sponsorships. But Google advertising accounts for a sizable chunk of many YouTube stars’ revenues.
The YouTube Partner Programmed allows social media creators to monetize their videos using Google-placed adverts.
To start earning money directly from YouTube, creators must have at least 1,000 followers and 4,000 watch hours in the previous year. If they reach that amount, they can then apply for YouTube’s Partner Programmed, which enables creators to start generating revenue from their channels through adverts, subscriptions, and channel memberships.
Some YouTubers recently shared their revenue per mile or RPM rates with Insider. The eight creators said that they earned between $1.61 and $29.30 per 1,000 views.
There are several factors that decide how much money a YouTuber would make including not just the number of views but also the location of the audience and the type of content they are producing. Over 20 YouTubers shared their monthly incomes with the outlet, and the number ranged from $82 to $83,000.
The Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Saturday directed the public to not deal with fake loan apps downloaded from Google Play Store.
Asaan Qarza, which has been downloaded over one million times from Google alone, is one of 74 fake loan apps that entitlement to be a “professional 100% online loan application” that provides cash.
These applications claim to offer people easy loans at low-interest rates. Those who download these apps give access to their phone data including their picture gallery and contact list.
Once these applications are downloaded, they get access to the personal data of the user.
The financial regulatory authority told Geo Fact Check that only 10 micro-credit apps are legit which include Finja, Muawin, Credit Per, Easy PK Loan, Zoodpay & ZoodMall, Qisstpay CreditCat RazCash, Abhi, Barwaqt, Udhar-Paisa, and Zaroorat Cash.
These apps are registered with SECP as non-banking monetary companies, under the Companies Act, of 1956.
SYDNEY: Facebook and Instagram started a week-long rollout of their first paid verification service on Friday, testing users’ willingness to pay for social media features that until now have been free.
Facing a drop in advertising revenues, parent company Meta is piloting a subscription in Australia and New Zealand before it appears in larger markets. The service will cost US$11.99 on the web and US$14.99 on the iOS and Android mobile platforms.
From Friday, subscribers Down Under who provide government-issued IDs can start applying for a verified badge, offering protection against impressions, direct entrance to customer support, and more visibility, according to the company.
“We’ll be gradually rolling out access to Meta Verified on Facebook and Instagram and expect to reach 100% availability within the first 7 days of the rollout,” a Meta spokesperson told AFP.
Some attempts to join Meta Verified from Sydney found the service was not available on the first day of the rollout.
KARACHI: Digitalization offers innovative employment scenes to 23 per cent of Pakistan’s population that falls in the 20 to 34 years of age group and can add $60 billion to the Pakistan economy within the next seven to eight years.
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has equipped a Digital Report 2022 titled, “Recommendations for Digital Transformation in Pakistan”.
The OICCI Managing Committee presented the Digital Report 2022 to the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, with an objective to set the country on its digital journey. The report covers suggestions on e-commerce, fintech, IT exports and web 3.0 technologies, etc.
The president showed his concern about the decline in business confidence influenced by the highly challenging political and economic situations during the last six months.
He also appreciated the OICCI for taking the lead in presenting recommendations to digitalize the economy.
If you were one to think that the future of banking and commerce was to be a purely digital one, it’s time you thought otherwise. The future is one where both seas meet; it is the union of digital and physical banking. Where physical banks are meeting the digital horizon, the same is true for the other side of the line, with the launch of debit cards like those for Sadapay, NayaPay, and now EasyPaisa, while they stay true to their digital natures with the introduction of virtual debit cards.
Features and Convenience of Use
EasyPaisa’s Visa Debit card, for one, allows the holder to make payments at over 90,000 card-accepting POS (point-of-sale) merchants dispersed around the country, while the money can be withdrawn from around 16,000 ATMs nationwide. The contactless version of the card uses NFC technology, which provides the cardholder with the ability to make payments by conveniently tapping the card on the merchant POS. Thus, QR codes and online cards are two features staying true to the digital side of the entity.
Contributing to the FinTech Landscape in Pakistan
The Virtual Debit Card is also a stepping stone to the strengthening of Fintech and, more specifically, the digital payments landscape in Pakistan. A milestone that will eventually be achieved with the burgeoning communal trust achieved by the product’s provision of security, whereby the technology in its chips deters and obstructs any copying and/or counterfeiting attempts. Doing so will hopefully boost consumer confidence and control in the practice of making digital payments, which was predominantly impeded by the client’s reservations with reference to online identity theft and fraud.
Promoting Financial Inclusivity
The box for financial inclusivity is conveniently checked with the card claiming to be the lowest-priced card in the market. This restores faith in the eventual aim of making financial literacy and participation equally accessible to all and any factions of society across the socioeconomic spectrum. The ease of creating an EasyPaisa account had already increased digital banking’s penetration among those at the lower end of the spectrum; with the Debit Card’s launch and ease of use, the effect of financial inclusivity is expected to climb up the ladder.
Here’s how you can get your card
To get your EasyPaisa Debit Card, order one from within the EasyPaisa app, or request one from the EasyPaisa helpline 3737 if you are a Telenor user, or from the number 042 111-003737 if you use any other network.
Once the card arrives, you must enter your 4-digit PIN for activation, either through the mobile app or the helpline.
Adan Fatima 