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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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Large-scale raid at the airport in Islamabad

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A travel attempt is blocked by FIA immigration, and two suspects are released.

At Islamabad Airport, the immigration squad of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stopped two travelers from using forged documents to fly outside.

Wajid Ali and Irfan Khan were the two people who were trying to get to Poland.

Both travelers, who were from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, were removed from the aircraft when their fake visas were found. Fake visas were discovered affixed to the suspects’ passports while they were aboard a private airline.

After the discovery, the suspects were sent to Islamabad’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle for additional examination.

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National Action Plan: Coordinating Meeting Reviews with Provinces and NACTA

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In Islamabad, Mohsin Naqvi, the federal interior minister, presided over a crucial National Action Plan Coordination Committee meeting.

It was agreed at the meeting that NACTA and the provinces should coordinate better, and a National Fusion Center has been set up to facilitate efficient communication in this area.

According to information presented to the meeting, 206 terrorists were killed during the 7984 intelligence-based operations carried out up until October of this year.

The meeting decided that comprehensive measures will be taken to prevent the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media, and accounts of terrorist groups will be blocked with the cooperation of PTA.

The provinces will implement a comprehensive plan to stop the issuing and blocking of unauthorized SIM cards.

Due to recent terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the interior minister instructed top authorities to show an efficient counterterrorism mechanism at the upcoming meeting.

Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would receive full assistance from the federation to enhance local counterterrorism agencies’ capacities, according to the interior minister.

The frontier constabulary will be reinforced, he stated, and the police and Frontier Corps will deal with terrorists.

He gave the Interior Ministry a week’s notice to receive a report from each agency outlining their needs. NACTA will be a key player in the war against terrorism, he declared.

The interior minister gave the order to put the infallible security plan into action for the protection of Chinese nationals after the meeting evaluated the provisions made for their safety.

He stated facilities will be made available to Coast Guards to stop drug smuggling along the coast.

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New Operational Difficulties: COAS Visits Troops Taking Part in Field Training

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In the vicinity of Narowal and Sialkot, soldiers engaged in a field training exercise were inspected by General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff.

The aims and conduct of the exercise, which sought to hone professional abilities and battlefield procedures necessary for tackling new operational problems, were thoroughly explained to him.

Several elements, including armor, infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defense, army aviation, and anti-tank guided missile units, carried out integrated fire and maneuver operations during the exercise. In a contemporary military setting, the exercise also showed how to effectively use information operations and electronic warfare capabilities to thwart enemy communications and counter misinformation tactics.

COAS accompanied the troops in the field for the day and praised their strong morale, operational preparedness, and training standards. He stressed the vital need of remaining constantly ready to combat any threats that opponents may offer throughout his conversation with the attendees.

The COAS confirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces, with the nation’s unwavering support, are fully capable of protecting our beloved motherland’s territorial integrity and sovereignty from any threats.

The Commander Gujranwala Corps and the Inspector General of Training and Evaluation had earlier greeted COAS when he arrived at the training field.

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