PM Confirms New Deputy Director for Cyber Security Under Digital Pakistan Initiative

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Prime Minister has confirmed the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Cyber Security under the Digital Pakistan initiative. The appointment has been officially…

PTA Report Shows Telecom Revenues Top PKR 1 Trillion as Broadband Use Surges

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Annual Report 2024–25, highlighting the sustained growth, resilience, and overall performance of Pakistan’s telecom sector during the…

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MOITT Announces High-Level Tech Jobs to Strengthen AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Economy

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) is seeking top-tier technology professionals to drive its digital transformation, with seven high-level positions recently announced. The…

Islamabad Hosts Major Cyber Security Conference as Experts Warn of Rising Digital Threats

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad hosted one of the country’s most significant cybersecurity gatherings of the year on Wednesday, as national and international experts convened at Serena Hotel for…

Call Center Revenue and Cyber Scams Under Senate Review This Week

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication will hold a critical meeting on July 31, 2025 (Thursday) to discuss Pakistan’s digital economy, including…

Rawalpindi Data Dealers Held for Illegally Selling Sensitive Info

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Authorities have arrested two Rawalpindi data dealers involved in selling citizens’ sensitive information through social media platforms. According to a spokesperson for the National Cyber…

Meta Accused Of Tracking Android Users & Bypassing Security

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A global team of cybersecurity researchers has exposed a covert tracking technique used by Meta and Russian tech firm Yandex that enabled both companies to…

New Cybercrime Helpline Goes Live in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has officially launched a new cybercrime helpline in Pakistan, offering citizens a direct and efficient way to report online threats. Interior Minister…

Cyber Security Ramped Up Amid Escalating Pak-India Tensions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan has ramped up cyber security across its financial and capital markets infrastructure in response to rising tensions with India. The move is aimed at…

India Linked Cyber Threat triggers Urgent Warning from Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions with India, the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (nCERT) has released a high-priority Pakistan cybersecurity advisory 2025, warning of a major…

NCERT Warns of Critical mySCADA myPRO Vulnerabilities in Industrial Systems

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has raised an alarm over mySCADA myPRO vulnerabilities, which could expose critical industrial infrastructure to cyber threats.…

IT Ministry Delays Pakistan’s AI Policy for Broader Stakeholder Input

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is continuing to formulate the National Artificial Intelligence Policy, in keeping with the worldwide trend of nations…

PTA Report: Telecom Investments and FDI Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 5 min read

ISLAMABAD: During fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan’s telecom industry suffered heavy losses in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributions to the national exchequer, and overall investments. This…

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