Tensions between Iran and Western tech firms have escalated again, as Iranian state media has urged citizens to delete WhatsApp and Instagram, claiming the platforms are transmitting user data to Israel. The warning was issued amid an increasingly volatile security environment in the region. According to Iranian state television, Meta-owned platforms are allegedly collecting users’
READ MOREIn a disappointing but familiar development, Karachi has been ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the latest Global Liveability Index 2025, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report paints a grim picture of life in Pakistan’s largest metropolis, which continues to struggle with challenges like poor infrastructure, limited healthcare, and ongoing instability.
READ MOREPakistan’s largest dam, Tarbela, is facing a critical water shortage as a persistent dry spell continues to grip the region. The dam’s current water level has plunged to 1,450.85 feet, dangerously close to the “dead level” of 1,402 feet, beyond which water can no longer be released by gravity. With the dam’s full capacity at
READ MOREWhatsApp just isn’t the same app it used to be, and that might be a good thing. In June 2025, Meta rolled out a series of updates to WhatsApp that signal a major shift in how we use the world’s most popular messaging platform. From in-app ads to personalized AI tools and channel subscriptions, WhatsApp
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