Pakistan Approves National Information Security Framework 2026 Amid Rising Cyber Threats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026, paving the way for a unified national approach to information security as cyber threats and attacks on public and private institutions continue to grow. The framework is aimed…
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Celebrated on Pakistan’s Biggest Screen in Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Center G-9 Islamabad
The landmark Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was celebrated in Islamabad with the pact’s proceedings displayed on what organisers described as Pakistan’s biggest screen at the Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Centre in G-9. The public display comes days after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia…
Hackers Can Take Full Control of N-central Systems Without Password, National CERT Warns
Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has warned organisations of a critical security vulnerability in N-central, a remote management platform used to administer computers and servers, saying attackers could gain full control of affected systems without needing a password or…
Want a VIP Number Plate? Apply Online Before August 30
The Punjab government has opened online registration for its latest auction of premium vehicle registration number plates, allowing motorists to bid for VIP numbers through a digital platform without visiting government offices. The registration process, managed through the e-Auction mobile…
Punjab Raises Matric Topper Reward Fivefold, Announces Rs100,000 Cash Prize and Free Laptops
The Punjab government has announced a fivefold increase in cash rewards for top-performing Matric students, raising the prize from Rs20,000 to Rs100,000 while also awarding free laptops to position holders as part of efforts to promote academic excellence and digital…
PTA Slashes eSIM Charges, Approves 10 Free Smartphone Transfers
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator has cut eSIM activation charges and approved up to 10 free transfers of eSIM profiles between compatible smartphones, in a move aimed at accelerating digital SIM adoption and making device switching easier for mobile users. Under…
Meta Ordered to Pay Additional $567 Million Over Child Safety Failures
Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million in penalties after a U.S. court ruled that the social media giant failed to adequately warn users about risks facing children on its platforms, escalating the financial and legal pressure…