ISLAMABAD: Meta has launched the new Instagram Map feature in Pakistan, offering users a more interactive way to explore posts, stories, reels, and notes shared from nearby locations — while keeping privacy and safety in focus.
The company announced the rollout on October 4, 2025, saying the feature is now available directly at the top of users’ DM inboxes.
With the new update, Pakistani users can share their locations and discover what their friends and favourite creators are posting from concerts, cafes, restaurants, or other hangout spots.
Users can also choose whether to share their last active location with friends, close friends, or keep it private.
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Meta said privacy controls remain at the core of this feature. Location sharing is off by default, and users can fully manage who can see their location.
A clear indicator appears at the top of the map when sharing is active, and reminders pop up whenever users add a location tag.
Parents supervising teenagers on Instagram will also have full visibility and control over their child’s location-sharing preferences.
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The new version of Instagram Map also includes several improvements. Meta has removed profile photos from map content, added clearer indicators when location sharing is turned off, and allowed users to preview how their tagged content appears.
Earlier, on August 6, Meta had unveiled a wave of new Instagram features aimed at improving sharing and connection — including a repost tab on profiles, an optional live location map, and a new “Friends” tab in Reels to highlight videos friends have liked or commented on.
The Instagram Map feature is now being gradually rolled out to users across Pakistan.
