Pakistan Army Swaps WhatsApp for China‑sourced WeChat Amid Growing Spying and Hacking Concerns this year.

Pakistan's army has decided to replace WhatsApp with the Chinese messaging app WeChat. The move follows concerns that WhatsApp could be used for spying and hacking. According to NDTV, the decision is aimed at safeguarding internal communications from external threats. WeChat, owned by Tencent, offers a different security architecture that the army perceives as more controllable. This change signals a broader shift in how the military manages secure communications and reflects heightened worries about data privacy. The decision means military personnel will now rely on WeChat for coordination and operational communication. While no specific delay has been announced, the army’s new messaging policy underscores its priority to protect sensitive information from surveillance and cyber-attacks.