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Pakistan raises $507 million as PTA completes third round of 5G spectrum auction
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (1032+ words) Pakistan raises $507 million as PTA completes third round of 5G spectrum auction ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) " The country has moved a step closer to launching next-generation mobile connectivity after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday successfully completed the third round of…...
Russia-backed hackers breach Signal, WhatsApp accounts of officials, journalists, Netherlands warns
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (367+ words) Russian-backed hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users with phishing chats to steal verification codes, allowing access to accounts of officials, military staff and journalists AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Russian-backed hackers have launched "a global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal…...
WhatsApp introduces new Group Message History feature
2+ week, 3+ day ago (241+ words) WhatsApp introduces new Group Message History feature WhatsApp introduces "Group Message History" to help new members catch up in group chats. Admins can send 25-100 recent messages. The feature is end-to-end encrypted and can be disabled by admins. (Web Desk) " WhatsApp…...
Meta announces shutdown of Messenger website
2+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) Meta announces shutdown of Messenger website (Web Desk) - In a new move to simplify its services, Meta has announced that it will shut down the standalone Messenger website messenger.com, starting April 2026. According to an advisory issued by Meta, users…...
WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
3+ week, 5+ day ago (333+ words) Russia has moved to block WhatsApp, accusing Meta of failing to comply with local laws, as Moscow promotes state-backed app MAX. Meta says the move pushes users toward a "state-owned surveillance app. (Reuters) - Russia has attempted to "fully block" Meta…...
WhatsApp Web adds native voice and video calling support
3+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) WhatsApp Web adds native voice and video calling support WhatsApp Web is rolling out native voice and video calling with screen sharing, encryption, and floating call windows, improving browser communication for Chromebook and Linux users. (Web Desk) - Meta-owned messaging platform…...
LPG price hiked by Rs6.37 per kg, household cylinder rises 3.47pc
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (104+ words) LPG price hiked by Rs6.37 per kg, household cylinder rises 3.47pc OGRA raises LPG price by Rs6.37 per kg; household cylinder cost increases by Rs75.21, marking a 3.47% hike for February. ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The price of LPG has been increased by Rs6.37 per kilogram. According…...
WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) WhatsApp is rolling out 'Strict Account Settings,' a one-click high-security mode that blocks risky features to protect journalists and activists from sophisticated cyberattacks. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number…...
Responsible social media use shared national responsibility: PTA
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (144+ words) Responsible social media use shared national responsibility: PTA Citizens are urged to exercise caution and refrain from sharing illegal, hateful, defamatory, or false content, which can harm the reputation of state institutions, the judiciary, or individuals. Such acts are strictly…...
Elon Musk warns users as lawsuit questions WhatsApp's encryption claims
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) Elon Musk questioned WhatsApp's security on X after a US lawsuit alleged its end-to-end encryption claims are misleading. Meta denied the accusations, calling them baseless. NEW YORK (Web Desk) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again questioned the security of…...