Meta announced a set of new WhatsApp security features on Tuesday, targeting three of the most common ways accounts get compromised: weak two-step verification codes, single-device passkey limitations, and unfamiliar callers exploiting a lack of context. With WhatsApp now serving more than three billion users worldwide, the company framed the updates as a necessary expansion...
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National Assembly Takes Up 111-Point Agenda in Islamabad Session
Pakistan's National Assembly held sittings this week in Islamabad, addressing a 111-point joint agenda with the Senate that included new amendment bills, standing committee reports, and calling attention notices on water scarcity.
Finance Minister Launches Asaan Tajir App, Slams Complicated Tax Form
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called the current salaried tax return form illogical while unveiling the Asaan Tajir mobile app for small traders, and confirmed Pakistan has sought a US Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility.
US Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Recalled Eggs Reaches Highest FDA Risk Level
The FDA has classified a salmonella outbreak tied to nearly 19 million recalled eggs as Class I, its most serious risk category, after 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations were reported across 17 US states.
Petrol Price Rises by Rs2.97, Diesel Slashed by Rs32.63 Per Litre
The federal government on Wednesday announced a sharp reduction in the price of high-speed diesel, cutting the rate by Rs32.63 per litre, while simultaneously raising the price of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre, in one of the more dramatic single-day fuel price revisions the country has seen since shifting to a daily pricing mechanism. According...
Pakistan Summons US Envoy, Issues Demarche Over Ambassador’s Kashmir Remarks
Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned the US charge d'affaires in Islamabad on Wednesday, lodging a strong demarche after the US ambassador to India described Jammu and Kashmir as part of India during a visit to the disputed region.
Two Bodies Found Inside Parked Car Near Seaview Apartments in Karachi
Two people were found dead inside a parked vehicle near Seaview Apartments in Karachi’s Clifton area. Police and rescue officials reached the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Google Opens First Local Office in Pakistan, Backs $30 Billion IT Export Goal
Google opened its first local office in Pakistan on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Google Vice President Wilson White marking the milestone as Islamabad pushes toward a $30 billion annual IT export target.
Rs1,500 and Rs100 Prize Bond Draw Results Announced
The National Savings Centre announced the Rs1,500 and Rs100 prize bond draw results on August 17, 2026, with first prizes of Rs3 million and Rs700,000 awarded. Here's how to check and claim winnings.
Pakistan Just Scrapped the ID Card Chip You’ve Carried for 14 Years — Here’s What Replaces It
Pakistan's new National Identity Card replaces the embedded microchip with a scannable QR code.









