National CERT Trains Government Officials to Strengthen Cyber Risk Governance

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has completed a five-day Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) training programme for government officials, underscoring a renewed push to bolster cybersecurity preparedness and risk management across the public sector. Organised by National CERT’s Capacity Building Directorate, the programmeContinue Reading

SkillBridge Apprenticeship Batch 2 Opens, Offering Paid IT Placements Across Pakistan

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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opened applications for Batch 2 of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, expanding a flagship initiative aimed at easing the transition of young IT graduates into the professional workforce. Under the six-month paid apprenticeship, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs30,000 whileContinue Reading

Govt Moves to Fast-Track Internet Expansion With Sweeping Telecom Law Reforms

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The federal government has unveiled a far-reaching overhaul of Pakistan’s telecom laws, aiming to accelerate the rollout of high-speed internet and mobile networks while tightening oversight of key sector regulators and state-run institutions. Under the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Act, 2026, authorities plan to cut red tape for telecomContinue Reading