Online Fraud in Pakistan: 1,200+ Arrested in 2024, But Convictions Remain Low

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In 2024, online fraud remained a serious concern in Pakistan, with thousands of citizens falling victim to various digital scams. According to official government data,…

NADRA Launches Mobile App Following Closure of Pakistan ID Website

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Naqvi, the Federal Minister of Interior, has ordered the permanent shutdown of the Pak ID website, which offers NADRA-related services, effective from January…

Pakistan’s Internet Disturbances Linked to Higher VPN Usage, PTA Reports

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has disclosed that the increasing use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan is straining the country’s internet infrastructure and…

ECC Approves Rs2 Billion to Combat Fake News in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved additional funding to combat the spread of disinformation targeting state institutions. On Monday, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) authorized…

Over 5,000 Fraudulent Mobile Numbers Blocked by PTA

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has deactivated 5,294 phones that were engaged in fraudulent and unlawful operations in the fiscal year 2023–24. Furthermore, 4,507…

Government Takes Action Against Online Terrorist Activities and Illegal SIM Cards

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

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared that the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take strong measures against restricted terrorist organizations that…

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