PTA Cracks Down on Telecom Fraud, Blocking Over 1,600 Phones and 1,800 Numbers in a Year
Islamabad: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has intensified its campaign against digital fraud, blocking more than 1,800 mobile numbers and over 1,600 handsets in the past year as part of a broader effort to protect consumers and curb misuse of mobile services….
CDA Advances Plan for Electric Tram to Power Green Transit in Islamabad
Islamabad: Pakistan’s capital is moving closer to a cleaner, modern public transport system as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) advances plans to introduce an electric tram network, part of a broader push to ease congestion and cut carbon emissions in…
Pakistan, China Launch Digital E-Mining Platform to Modernise Mineral Sector
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have jointly launched the Pak-China E-Mining Platform, a major digital initiative aimed at modernising Pakistan’s mineral sector and improving coordination between government authorities and private investors, officials said on Wednesday. The platform was unveiled at the…
SkillBridge Apprenticeship Batch 2 Opens, Offering Paid IT Internship Across Pakistan
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,…
Govt Moves to Fast-Track Internet Expansion With Sweeping Telecom Law Reforms
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)…
PTA Warns Against Illegal and False Content, Urges Responsible Use of Social Media
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday reiterated that responsible use of social media is a shared national responsibility, warning citizens against spreading illegal, hateful, defamatory or false content online. In a press release, the telecom regulator stressed that misuse…
Massive Data Exposure Leaks 149 Million Login Credentials Across Major Online Platforms
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a massive online data exposure involving more than 149 million login credentials linked to widely used services including Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, Netflix, TikTok and Binance, raising fresh concerns over digital security and user privacy. The exposed…