Islamabad Airport Becomes Pakistan’s First 5G-Enabled Airport
ISLAMABAD Islamabad International Airport has become the first airport in Pakistan to introduce 5G connectivity, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital infrastructure, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced. Passengers at the airport can now access ultra-fast 5G…
Govt Institutions on High Alert as Cyberattack Threat Looms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government institutions have been placed on high alert following warnings of potential cyberattacks targeting sensitive departments, according to a cybersecurity advisory issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team. Officials said a suspected hacking group is likely to…
Govt Moves to Secure E-Office System with Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
ISLAMABAD The government has initiated a major upgrade of its e-office system to safeguard it against rising cyber threats, directing all public institutions to shift the network to a secure internal infrastructure. According to officials, government departments have been instructed…
Banks and Telecome Companies Robbed Rs18 Billion from Customers via SMS Alerts, Senate Committee Questions Pricing
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Finance has raised serious concerns over banks charging customers up to Rs3.40 per SMS alert, calling for a detailed review of pricing practices. During the committee meeting, lawmakers questioned banking and telecom officials over the…
Govt Finalises Petrol Subsidy App for Low-Income Citizens
ISLAMABAD The government has finalised a mobile application aimed at delivering targeted petrol subsidies to low-income citizens, as part of efforts to manage rising fuel costs and the ongoing energy crisis. Officials said the app-based system will allocate fixed fuel…
NADRA to Lead Citizen Data Protection Amid Absence of Privacy Law
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has assigned the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) a central role in safeguarding citizens’ data, as the country continues to operate without a comprehensive privacy law. The move comes amid rising concerns over data security as digital…
JazzWorld, VEON Leadership Call on Prime Minister; Reiterate Commitment to Pakistan with USD 1 Billion Investment to Spearhead 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim, accompanied by VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu and senior leadership, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss Pakistan’s digital transformation, financial inclusion, and next-generation connectivity. The leadership reiterated their continued commitment to Pakistan’s digital…