Conflicting Claims Over Firewall Fuel Public Concern as Govt Remains Silent
Conflicting claims over whether a controversial internet firewall is operational or has been shut down have triggered public concern, with the government yet to issue a formal clarification. The matter was debated in the Senate a day earlier, where Senator…
DIFC’s Dubai FinTech Summit Goes Global with Pakistan Digital Authority
First international expansion of Dubai FinTech Summit will be held in partnership with Pakistan Digital Authority on 18 and 19 August 2026. Collaboration solidifies Pakistan’s status as a strategic global FinTech growth market. The Summit is set to be one…
Social Media Firewall Sparks Debate in Senate Session
The alleged shutdown of a controversial social media firewall came under discussion in the Senate, with Senator Kamran Murtaza questioning the government over reports suggesting the system had been deactivated. Speaking during the session, the senator asked whether the firewall,…
Punjab Safe Cities Authority Launches Online Complaint Tracking System
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has rolled out an online complaint tracking system aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in handling cases registered through its 15 emergency helplines. The initiative enables citizens to monitor the progress of their complaints…
PTA Deny Reports of Social Media Firewall Shutdown
Telecom operators have rejected reports claiming that a government-installed “social media firewall” had been shut down, terming the assertions circulating online as baseless and inaccurate. The reports, widely shared on social media and echoed by sections of the media, suggested…
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Reassures Users on Tariffs, Service Quality
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday issued a clarification addressing concerns circulating on social media over mobile tariffs, service standards and alleged unauthorized deductions, reaffirming its commitment to consumer protection and regulatory transparency. In a statement, the regulator said…
Pakistan Steps Up Cybersecurity Framework Amid Rising Digital Threats
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure as digital threats continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, officials said on Friday. Authorities acknowledged that the rapid expansion of digital services, online banking, e-governance platforms and cloud-based systems has…