(Web Desk) - Pakistan is planning to launch the BEEP app, a secure messaging platform for government employees, by mid-2026, modelled after China’s WeChat. The app, developed by the National Information Technology Board (NITB), will provide end-to-end encryption for video communications, ensuring a secure environment for sensitive government discussions.
As per reports, during a recent meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecom, committee members were briefed about the app’s capabilities. They were assured that BEEP would offer more secure and efficient communication across state institutions.
The app will operate on a usage-based fee model, with NITB working to ensure it becomes financially self-sustaining over time. The BEEP app aims to provide a more secure alternative to platforms like WhatsApp, which, although widely used in Pakistan, operates on foreign servers and does not comply with local data storage regulations.