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Meta has introduced a new security feature on WhatsApp, named “Strict Account Settings,” aimed at protecting users from cyberattacks and unauthorized access. The optional lockdown-style feature automatically activates enhanced privacy and restricted settings to make accounts more secure. This move comes as Meta faces a legal case over alleged false privacy claims regarding WhatsApp. Key…

Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face higher electricity rates just before the holy month of Ramadan, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to NEPRA for a monthly fuel price adjustment. If approved, the adjustment could make electricity 48 paisa per unit more expensive for one month. CPPA Details Fuel and…

The Excise and Taxation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has successfully completed the auction of 11 high-demand vehicle number plates in Peshawar, generating total revenue of Rs. 5.81 crore. The highest bid was secured for the number plate Wazir-1, which fetched Rs. 1.5 crore, followed by Afridi-1 at Rs. 1.40 crore and Khan-1 at Rs. 1.11…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has officially issued a notification dividing Swat District into two separate administrative districts. The announcement, released by the Board of Revenue and State Department, states that the division is effective immediately. According to the notification, the decision was approved in the 43rd meeting of the provincial cabinet on December 19, 2025,…

Due to potential security concerns, the Deputy Commissioner of Swat has issued a threat alert for all educational institutions across the district. The directive emphasizes enhanced security for girls’ schools and other vulnerable institutions. The alert follows recent incidents targeting schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, prompting authorities to place schools, colleges, and universities in…

Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has imposed a ban on printing official mobile phone numbers of its officers on electricity bills. A formal notification regarding the decision has been issued, marking a significant change in the company’s consumer communication system. According to official sources, the practice of displaying contact numbers of Executive Engineers (XENs) and…