FIA
Seven Countries Deport 258 Pakistanis in Just 24 Hours
KARACHI: In the past 24 hours, 258 Pakistanis have been deported from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, and six other countries. Among…
Meezan Bank Refuses Data Breach, Links Unauthorized Transactions to Third-Party Platforms
Meezan Bank has addressed concerns over unauthorized debit card transactions, compensating at least ten affected customers following reports of potential third-party data breaches. The bank…
Over 1.4 Million Websites Blocked by PTA Under PECA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has taken decisive action against illegal online activities by blocking over 1.4 million websites under the Prevention of Electronic…
Former Education Ministry Employees Arrested by FIA for Corruption
RAWALPINDI: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle in Islamabad has arrested two former employees of the Ministry of Education in connection with a cash…
First Cybercrime Case Filed Over Spreading Fake News in Pakistan
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing in Karachi has registered its first case against individuals for disseminating fabricated and misleading news online.…
WhatsApp Accounts of Islamabad Principals Hacked to Defraud Students and Parents
Islamabad: The WhatsApp accounts of numerous school and college principals have been compromised by fraudsters, who are allegedly utilizing these accounts to solicit financial contributions…
Unregistered VPNs Get a Two-Week Extension from PTA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has given a two-week deadline for unregistered VPNs to register, with a nationwide crackdown set to begin on December 1.…
Travel Restrictions Enforced on Pakistani Businessman Shahid Abdullah
Shahid Abdullah, a notable Pakistani businessman and CEO of Sapphire Electric Company Limited (SECL), was stopped from flying abroad on Friday morning. Abdullah, the proprietor…
Illegal SIM Card Trade Exposed in PTA and FIA Raids Across Islamabad and KPK
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing, has successfully raided illegal SIM card sellers in Islamabad…
NADRA Officials Dismissed After Data Breach Affects 2.7 Million Citizens
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior has been informed of the dismissal of several officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)…
FIA Breaks Up Major Online Fraud Network Across Provinces, Arrests Ringleader
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime department has apprehended Muhammad Shariq, the ringleader of an inter-provincial group that engaged in large-scale online financial fraud. The…
Most Wanted Human Trafficker Taken Into Custody
GUJRAT: According to the Gujrat circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), they have arrested a human trafficker who was both a ‘ most wanted’…
Over 1,400 WhatsApp Accounts Hacked in Pakistan Since July, FIA Reports
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing recently reported a wave of over 1,400 hacked WhatsApp accounts across the country since July 1st 2024, with…
