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…
Pakistan Activates 911 Flood Emergency Call Centre for Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has stepped up its monsoon emergency preparedness by activating a dedicated 911 Flood Emergency Call Centre for Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, as authorities move to strengthen emergency communications amid heightened flood risks. The Ministry…
Why Has Ufone’s Service Collapsed? Senate Panel Grills PTA Over Poor Network Quality
ISLAMABAD Mounting complaints over Ufone’s network quality reached Pakistan’s Parliament on Thursday as lawmakers openly questioned whether the state-owned mobile operator’s services had effectively “collapsed,” grilling the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) over persistent disruptions, poor connectivity, and declining service standards….