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WhatsApp has released a new beta update for Android through the Google Play Beta program, signaling the upcoming addition of a ‘thinking mode’ for its in-app AI assistant, Meta AI.  The feature is expected to provide more detailed, context-aware responses and enhance the assistant’s reasoning capabilities. Currently, the beta does not include any user-facing features, but it lays the foundation for a major upgrade to Meta AI, which until now has been relatively basic compared to other AI assistants. The update suggests that Meta AI will support two modes of interaction: fast and thinking. Fast mode will prioritize quick answers…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is weighing multiple protest options linked to Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup, sources said, as the board voices solidarity with Bangladesh amid growing concerns over treatment of the Bangladesh team. Sources say the Pakistan Cricket Board is considering several symbolic and competitive responses related to Pakistan’s T20 World Cup matches. The options were discussed internally as part of broader deliberations on how to register protest while remaining engaged in the tournament. Naqvi consults officials, former players PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has consulted board officials and former cricketers, according to sources. The discussions also…

TikTok personality Alina Amir has publicly addressed viral claims of an alleged leaked video attributed to her, categorically denying the allegations and confirming that the content was artificially generated using AI. In a detailed video statement shared on Instagram, Alina revealed that she initially chose not to respond despite growing online chatter. “I did not intend to address this matter publicly. For an entire week, I observed the situation quietly and chose not to react,” she said. She explained that her silence ended when she noticed a surge of misleading posts falsely claiming her video had been leaked. “But when…

The Federal Constitutional Court has suspended further proceedings by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the disqualification case of Swat’s PTI-backed independent Member of the National Assembly, Sohail Sultan, until further orders. A two-member bench comprising Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Rozi Khan heard the petition. During the hearing, Barrister Gohar, representing Sohail Sultan, argued that once elections are concluded, a constitutional petition can be filed under Article 199 of the Constitution. He maintained that the Speaker of the National Assembly did not have the legal authority to send a disqualification reference to the Election Commission, adding that the…

ISLAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the new state-of-the-art monitoring system, Secure Hybrid Intelligence for Knowledge Band Response Analytics (SHIKRA), at the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports. The system modernises passport application processing, printing, and overall operational monitoring. During the visit, the minister was briefed on SHKRA, which includes a 24/7 monitoring room and call center. Under his directives, the Emergency Travel Document system has been fully digitized, enabling real-time tracking of passport applications from submission to delivery, both nationally and internationally. Minister Naqvi praised the DG of Immigration & Passports and his team for implementing advanced…

Pakistan and Myanmar on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations, as leaders from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to peace, development and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. The MoU was signed in Islamabad during a formal ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Than Shwe, the foreign minister of Myanmar. Addressing the ceremony, Dar said relations between Pakistan and Myanmar are based on mutual respect, adding that Pakistan wants peace, development and prosperity in Myanmar and seeks to promote relations in all fields. Delegation-level talks review bilateral relations…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The China Program at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, hosted a seminar titled “Protecting Shared Interests through Multilateralism: An Imperative for Global Peace and Stability,” aimed at examining the importance of reinforcing multilateralism amid an increasingly fragmented global order. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, highlighted the growing trend among traditional powers toward unilateral actions, protectionism, conditional diplomacy, and transactional approaches, which he noted are undermining international law and the rules enshrined in the UN Charter. Referring to India’s proclivity for military aggression as reflective of this trend, he emphasized…

Buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 crossing the 191,000 level, for the first time in history, ahead of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which is scheduled to meet later today (Monday) to decide the key policy rate. At 10:05am, the benchmark index was hovering at 190,836.78, an increase of 1,669.96 points or 0.88%. Buying interest was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, fertiliser, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, power generation and refinery. Index-heavy stocks, including ARL, HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, FFC, HBL and MCB, traded in the…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday warned of possible landslides and avalanches in hilly regions in the country’s north, urging residents, travellers and tourists to exercise caution. Cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorm and snowfall is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan and upper Punjab, while heavy rain with moderate to intense snowfall are likely in hilly areas on Monday (today) to Tuesday. Rain or thunderstorms are also likely in southern Punjab and upper Sindh during this period. Heavy snowfall may cause road closure, slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan,…

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26, at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25. The Ultra model will be the highlight of the 2026 lineup, featuring top-tier specifications. Earlier speculation had suggested the inclusion of a Galaxy S26 Pro and an S26 Edge, with the Pro offering enhanced entry-level specs and the Edge focusing on a thin, stylish design. However, low demand for the S25 Edge and the competitive pricing of the iPhone 17 prompted Samsung to stick with its traditional Galaxy S lineup, even if…