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10+ min ago (265+ words) KARACHI " The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued an emergency protocol for WhatsApp users in case their accounts are hacked. The NCCIA officials said if a user's WhatsApp account is compromised, access is lost, or there is suspicion that someone else is using the account, the user should immediately re-register the account. This can be done by uninstalling WhatsApp and reinstalling it on the mobile phone. The officials explained that during the login process, users must enter their phone number, after which a six-digit verification code is sent via SMS. The code should be entered immediately. The NCCIA stated that once the verification code is entered, the WhatsApp account is instantly logged out from the hacker's device, as WhatsApp allows only one active session on a single mobile phone at a time. According to officials, if the hacker…...

17+ min ago (176+ words) LAHORE " The National Savings Centre (NSC) Lahore has announced the top six winners of the Rs200 prize bond draw for December 2025. The first winner will take home mega cash prize of Rs750,000 while the second prize of Rs250,000 will be secured by five winners each. Prize bonds in Pakistan are a popular government savings scheme that offers both security and the chance to win cash prizes. Introduced in 1960, prize bonds allow individuals to invest in a bond series, with prizes awarded through periodic draws. The bonds are available in various denominations, making them accessible to a wide range of investors. While they don't offer interest, holders can win tax-free prizes, which range from smaller amounts to large jackpots. Prize bonds provide a low-risk investment option, with the added excitement of participating in the regular prize draws. They are redeemable at any time for…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (145+ words) KARACHI " Pakistan Navy has reaffirmed its operational readiness through successful Live Weapon Firing of FM-90(N) ER Surface to Air Missile in North Arabian Sea. PN ship successfully engaged highly manoeuvrable aerial targets, reaffirming combat capability & war fighting potential. Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Abdul Munib witnessed the firing at sea and commended the crew for professionalism. He reiterated PN's unwavering resolve to ensure seaward defence of Pakistan & to safeguard national maritime interests under all circumstances. " DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) December 14, 2025 Ship also conducted HADR ops in cyclone hit Sri Lanka using its Z9EC Helo, delivering food, medical aid & rescuing stranded civilians. Earlier, the Prize Distribution Ceremony of Pakistan Navy Annual Communication, Electronic Warfare and IT Proficiency Competition 2025 was held at PNS BAHADUR, Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as Chief Guest....

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (212+ words) LAHORE "The National Savings Centre will hold the Draw No 104 for Rs200 prize bond today 15 December 2025 with people waiting for the results and hoping to win top prizes. The draw will be conducted at 10:00 am in presence of public and officials. The savings centres across Pakistan offer prize bonds of various denominations starting from Rs100 in value. The prize bonds can be purchased/encashed from any SBP-BSC office, designated commercial bankbranches and National Savings Centers against application form with copy of valid CNIC. The prize bonds are considered not only a safer investment but also bring big cash prizes for the winners which are picked through balloting. The first prize winner of Rs200 Prize Bond wins Rs750,000, while five second prize winners receive Rs250,000 each, and third prize winners get Rs1,250 each. The first Prize of Rs750,000 had been won by prize bond number 41981 while the five…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (651+ words) SANTIAGO (AFP) : Chile elected its most right-wing president in 35 years of democracy on Sunday, with arch-conservative Jose Antonio Kast scoring a thumping victory over his leftist runoff rival. With almost all the ballots counted, Kast won some 58 percent of the vote and held an unassailable lead over Jeannette Jara, a communist who headed a broad leftist coalition. Kast campaigned on a promise to expel more than 300,000 immigrants, seal the northern border, take a "firm hand" on near-record crime rates and restart the stalled economy. "Chile wanted change" he told thousands of elated supporters Sunday evening, vowing to "restore respect for the law," while pledging to govern for all Chileans and to listen to critics. Once one of the Americas safest countries, Chile was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, violent social protests and an influx of foreign organized crime groups....

2+ hour, 17+ min ago (303+ words) SYDNEY " Death toll in Sydney Bondi Beach shooting has climbed to 16 while 40 others are under treatment with some of them are in critical condition. The disturbing incident has left people in shocked with global leaders condemning the terror attack. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter and efforts are being made to collect more information about the two attackers. Amid ongoing probe, Indian and Israeli media have started sharing unverified claims about the identity of the suspects, linking them to Pakistan. They also ran a wrong picture, causing trouble for the Pakistani man named Sheikh Naveed, who has nothing to do with the incident. The New South Wales Police said the attackers were father and son duo. They have been identified as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram. The authorities held a press conference and confirmed…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago (204+ words) SEOUL (Reuters): Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to provoke North Korea into mounting a military aggression to create justification for the December 2024 martial law declaration and to eliminate political opponents, a special prosecutor said on Monday. The special prosecutor, Cho Eun-seok, told a briefing his team had indicted 24 people, including [] SEOUL (Reuters): Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to provoke North Korea into mounting a military aggression to create justification for the December 2024 martial law declaration and to eliminate political opponents, a special prosecutor said on Monday. The special prosecutor, Cho Eun-seok, told a briefing his team had indicted 24 people, including Yoon and five cabinet members, for their alleged involvement during his six-month investigation on insurrection charges. SEOUL (Reuters): Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to provoke North Korea into mounting a military…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (610+ words) French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores on his return from injury to help Real Madrid to a crucial 2-1 win at Alaves. Kylian Mbappe's and Rodrygo Goes's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job. Madrid, second, reeled league leaders Barcelona's advantage back to four points and recorded only their third victory in the last nine games across all competitions. After a home defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported that anything but a victory would cost Alonso his position. Following Mbappe's superb opener on Sunday, Carlos Vicente pulled Alaves level in the second half, but Rodrygo secured the visitors a much-needed victory at Mendizorrotza Stadium. Alonso was able to bring his key player, Mbappe, back into the side after he could only…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (255+ words) RABAT (AFP): Flash-flooding caused by sudden, heavy rain killed at least 21 people in the Moroccan coastal town of Safi on Sunday, local authorities said. Images on social media showed a torrent of muddy water sweeping cars and rubbish bins from the streets in Safi, which sits around 300 kilometers (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat. At least 70 homes and businesses in the historic old city were flooded, authorities said. Another 32 people were injured and taken to hospital, but most of them have been discharged. Damage to roads cut off traffic along several routes to and from the port city on the Atlantic coast. "It's a black day," resident Hamza Chdouani told AFP. By evening, the water level had receded, leaving people to pick through a mud-sodden landscape to salvage belongings. Another resident, Marouane Tamer, questioned why government trucks had not been…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (383+ words) PARIS, France (AFP): France on Sunday urged the European Union to postpone the deadlines set for signing a free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, rejecting the deal in its current form. In a statement from Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's office, Paris said the conditions were not in place for EU member states to vote on the agreement. "France asks that the deadlines be pushed back to continue work on getting the legitimate measures of protection for our European agriculture," said the statement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due in Brazil on Monday for talks to finalize the landmark pact with the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. But Brussels first has to get the approval of the EU member states over the coming week. "Given a Mercosur summit is announced for December…...