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Pakistan’s telecom security apparatus is confronting a growing wave of cyber threats, and the National Telecom Security Operations Center has taken center stage in the response. The PTA-run platform has managed over 2,800 security alerts during this period and has identified more than 3,000 cyberattacks targeting the country’s digital ecosystem. Officials say the spike highlights how quickly Pakistan’s threat landscape is evolving.
Rising Threats and Stronger Defenses
According to official NTSOC data, more than 500 cyber-threat advisories were shared with telecom operators and the National CERT. The center also picked up 300 government and critical-sector data leak incidents, signaling continued risk to sensitive information. Moreover, analysts flagged more than 4,000 compromised email accounts belonging to government and telecom staff, raising fresh concerns about the safety of official communication systems.
NTSOC teams also blocked more than 200 malicious cyber activities originating within Pakistan after close coordination with internet service providers. The authority called this a major step in cutting down local attack vectors. The platform played what officials described as a pivotal role during the Indo-Pak digital conflict in May 2025, when 24/7 monitoring was enforced to manage cross-border threats in real time.
Pakistan’s global cybersecurity standing has also improved. The country climbed from rank 79 to 40 in international assessments, placing it among the fastest-strengthening digital security environments. PTA recently released a national anti-DDoS strategy that outlines steps to reduce risks to critical infrastructure and improve sector-wide readiness.
Core NTSOC functions include:
- Cyber-threat advisory sharing with public & private sectors
- Digital risk protection against phishing
- Monitoring malicious activities
- Dark-web surveillance for data leaks
