EU Data Breach Exposes Emails, User Records in Major Cloud Hack
BRUSSELS A major cybersecurity breach has exposed emails, user data and internal records across European Union systems after attackers infiltrated cloud infrastructure linked to the European Commission. According to findings by CERT-EU, hackers extracted around 92GB of compressed data from…
PTA Blocks 6.5 Million Domains in Sweeping 2025 Social Media Crackdown
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has carried out a sweeping crackdown on unlawful online content, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocking 6.5 million domains and removing over 1.5 million URLs during 2025, according to a detailed report submitted to Parliament. The report…
Pakistan Charts Decade-Long 5G Expansion Plan Targeting 40 Cities by 2035
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom sector is moving toward a structured and long-term 5G rollout, as the Ministry of IT has presented a detailed roadmap in Parliament, outlining phased expansion and strict performance targets to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem. Under the…
5G Rollout Faces Delays in Pakistan Despite Spectrum Auction Completion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G rollout continues to face hurdles even after the completion of the spectrum auction, as key software updates required for device compatibility remain pending. According to sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Apple Inc. has yet…
AlphaX Launches Copy Trading, Delivering Smart & Accessible Crypto Strategies
Pakistan AlphaX, a high performance on-chain cryptocurrency exchange committed to delivering a simplified, efficient and reliable trading experience, today announced the official launch of its highly anticipated copy trading feature, marking a significant step forward in making professional-grade trading strategies…
Petrol Price Hike Sparks Uncertainty as Motorcycle Subsidy Faces Delays
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, intensifying financial pressure on low-income commuters, particularly motorcycle riders, as a promised subsidy scheme remains delayed. Despite earlier commitments, the government has yet to finalize a framework for subsidizing…
Indian Hackers Target Pakistan’s Defence, Finance Ministries
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s key government institutions, including the ministries of defence and finance, have come under a potential cyberattack threat, prompting authorities to issue a high-priority alert. Officials said a sophisticated phishing campaign is being carried out by a suspected foreign…