Cyber Security
Govt Sets 90-Day Deadline to Fix Its Biggest Cyber Security Gaps
The federal government has approved a 90-day Cyber Security Strategic Action Plan and directed provinces to accelerate the establishment of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)…
Google Introduces Digital Pasban to Tackle Online Risks for Children
Google is set to unveil “Digital Pasban” on Thursday, a new initiative aimed at equipping Pakistani families with tools and resources to protect children from…
FPSC Suspends Online Services Amid Cyber Security Concerns
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has temporarily suspended its online application and registration facilities as a precautionary security measure against potential cyber threats. The…
Interior Ministry Sets Up Cyber Patrol Cell to Monitor Social Media Crime
The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has established a dedicated Cyber Patrolling Cell to monitor criminal activity, extremist content, and anti-state conduct across social media platforms.…
Junior Cyber Defender Programme Introduced for Children Aged 7-14
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has launched the Junior Cyber Defender Programme, targeting children aged between 7 and 14 years. The initiative introduces cyber…
Pakistan CERT Moves to Ban Over 15 Israeli Technology Companies
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has taken decisive action against more than 15 technology companies linked to Israel, citing security concerns and risks…
PM Confirms New Deputy Director for Cyber Security Under Digital Pakistan Initiative
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
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…
MOITT Announces High-Level Tech Jobs to Strengthen AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Economy
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
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
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
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
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…
