Moscow: Apple has denied allegations made by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) that it cooperated with United States (US) authorities to spy on Russian iPhone users.

FSB claimed to have uncovered an operation by the US National Security Agency (NSA) that hacked thousands of iPhones using sophisticated surveillance software.

According to the FSB, the espionage campaign targeted devices of former Soviet Union members and foreign diplomats in Russia, including individuals from Israel, China, and NATO.

FSB alleged a "close cooperation" between Apple and the NSA, suggesting the tech giant facilitated monitoring activities.

Apple swiftly refuted these claims, stating that it has never collaborated with any government to insert backdoors into its products. The company firmly asserted its commitment to user privacy.

Karachi: The abduction case of social human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir has been registered.

According to police, the case has been registered against unidentified persons under the kidnapping section at Clifton police station against the complaint of Jibran's wife Mansha Pasha—actor of Pakistan television and film industry.

Notably, Mansha had submitted an appeal to register a case on the alleged kidnapping of her husband in Clifton police station.

Pasha stated in the petition that while passing near Defense Phase-V Karachi, their vehicle collided with a white double cabin and another silver colored Corolla blocked the way of their car.

According to the petitioner, there were about 15 armed persons in both the vehicles and “forced my husband to get out of the car”.

On the other hand, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Asad Raza said that an application has been received regarding Jibran Nasir against which a case is being registered in Clifton police station under the kidnapping section.

Lahore: Former leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan is likely to join Jahangir Tareen group, GNN reported.

According to details, a day earlier Chohan had a meeting with Jahangir Tareen during which he hinted about joining the party as soon as it is formed.

The former information minister told GNN sources that he believes in non-violent and corruption-free politics.

Earlier when Chohan left PTI, he severely criticized party politics and its leadership. Now he has assured Jahangir Tareen that he would join his party as soon as it is formed.