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WhatsApp will enable users to engage in conversations without disclosing their phone numbers.

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The instant messaging app WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is about to roll out a new feature that would let users converse without disclosing their phone numbers.

With the ability to speak without disclosing their phone numbers, WhatsApp users will be able to enjoy a significantly higher level of privacy on the platform thanks to this feature, which aims to improve user privacy and messaging experience.

Instead, the person they are conversing with will only be able to see their username—a feature that has already been successfully deployed by platforms like Telegram.

The messaging app is now conducting a test run for its 2.24.18.2 version of WhatsApp for Android, which was published.

When the username function is fully operational, users will be able to generate a distinctive identity that will be connected to their WhatsApp account.

Users of WhatsApp will also be able to initiate chats with others by sharing their usernames without exchanging phone numbers.

The phone number will still be displayed for users who have already saved each other’s phone numbers.

By requiring a PIN (at least four digits) for users to chat—even if they know their username—who have never interacted with other users before, another innovation in the beta version will help decrease spam.

It’s unknown when the PIN support and username functionality will leave beta, but according to a few rumors, Meta’s messaging platform is not expected to launch the feature before the end of the year.

Prior rumors said that WhatsApp was working on a new function that would let users reshare status updates in which they were mentioned, much like Instagram does.

Currently in development, this feature will make it easier to share status updates that include tagged users.

Resharing status updates where one has been mentioned is made easier for users to do using the “Reshare Status Updates” feature, which allows them to share content with their contacts.

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Punjab Cabinet Meets in Lahore: PTI Mob Approves Package for Wounded and Martyr Cops

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Special packages for those killed and injured in the heinous violence committed by PTI workers have been approved by the Punjab Cabinet. These rewards include one million rupees apiece for injured police and ranger personnel and a total of 29 million rupees for the martyred Punjab Police Constable.

The Provincial Cabinet offered Fateha for the security personnel killed in the protest and vehemently denounced the heinous violence and attacks on police and Rangers that occurred during the PTI’s violent demonstration on November 24.

To fight riots, a special force of 10,000 security personnel with training would be formed in Punjab.

In addition to approving the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Rules 2024, the Provincial Cabinet authorized changes to the law to make kite flying a non-bailable offense.

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PM Meets With Saudi Crown Prince: Agree To Bring About A Significant Change In The Two Countries’ Relationships

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud decided to improve their trade, investment, and economic ties.

The meeting between the two leaders on the fringes of the One Water Summit was friendly and amicable.

For the fifth time in the last six months, the Crown Prince expressed his immense joy at meeting the prime minister of Pakistan. He claimed that this demonstrated the sincere love and affection that the peoples of the two nations have.

The Crown Prince emphasized the need of ensuring that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan deepen their meaningful partnership in order to promote economic growth and prosperity in Pakistan.

The speed at which the Saudi agreements and memorandums of understanding pertaining to investment in Pakistan are being implemented has pleased both leaders.

The Crown Prince’s sincere love for the Pakistani people was acknowledged by the Prime Minister.

He reaffirmed his request that the Crown Prince come to Pakistan as soon as possible. The Crown Prince responded that he was looking forward to his visit to Pakistan.

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IWT sustainability is crucial for regional stability and peace: PM

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sahrif stated that the development of dams upstream and other reasons have put the Indus Water Treaty under unprecedented strain, and that the treaty’s viability is essential to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The Prime Minister was speaking in Riyadh at the “One Water Summit.”

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