Is the new messaging app for the Pakistani government a new WhatsApp?
Beep Pakistan is currently restricted to government communications, but officials say that it may eventually be made available for broader public use as well.


Paolo Natale
Paolo Natale
Front of mind
Detection tools are flawed, regulation lags behind, and platforms evade responsibility. Dr Áine MacDermott argues only a mix of smarter tech, stronger laws and human-centred defences can counter the deepfake threat.
Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.