National Cyber Emergency Response Team Warns of Cyber Threats to Military, Banks Amid Regional Tensions

Islamabad Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a high-priority advisory cautioning against heightened cyber threats targeting military assets, financial institutions and critical infrastructure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region. In its alert, NCERT warned that rising instability has created a volatile cyber environment that could beContinue Reading

Govt Appoints Omer Rauf as DG (Telecom) in IT Ministry

Islamabad The federal government has appointed Omer Rauf as Director General (Telecom) in the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for a period of three years on a contract basis. An official notification issued by the Establishment Division stated that the Prime Minister approved Mr Rauf’s appointment in MP-II scaleContinue Reading

Pakistan Establishes National Cybersecurity Control Room Amid Rising Threats

Islamabad Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a high-priority advisory warning of increased cyber threats amid escalating regional instability, cautioning that state-sponsored actors, hacktivists and cybercriminal groups may exploit the volatile environment. In its alert titled “Cyber Vigilance for Regional Instability,” NCERT said critical sectors including defense,Continue Reading

Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi Launches Online Registration, Suspends Consular Services Temporarily

The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has introduced an online registration system for Pakistani nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates, aiming to strengthen community outreach and streamline assistance during emergencies. In a statement, the embassy urged members of the Pakistani community to complete the online form and circulateContinue Reading