Is NADRA Data on the Dark Web? Senator Afnan Ullah Demands Answers
Islamabad The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology convened today to review cybersecurity measures and the safety of sensitive national databases, with particular focus on NADRA. During the session, Senator Afnan Ullah raised concerns over whether NADRA’s personal data had…
Cybersecurity Crucial in Modern Digital Era, Says IT Minister Shaza Fatima
Islamabad Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima on Wednesday said cybersecurity has become a critical priority in the modern digital age as technological advancement continues to expand the scope of cyber threats. Addressing a cybersecurity event in…
PTA to Hold Second Phase of 5G Auction for Spectrum Positioning Today
Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to conduct the second phase of the country’s 5G spectrum auction on Thursday, where telecom operators will bid for the positioning of frequency bands already acquired in the initial round. The second stage…
Remove Unnecessary Cameras Near GHQ and Sensitive Sites, Senator Afnan Ullah Tells Senate IT Committee
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday voiced serious concerns over potential security risks linked to surveillance cameras and foreign technology used across sensitive installations. During the meeting, Senator Afnan Ullah called for the removal…
Senate IT Committee Criticizes Plan to Install M-Tags on Motorcycles in Islamabad
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday criticized the district administration’s plan to install M-Tags on motorcycles in Islamabad, with lawmakers raising concerns over security risks and practical challenges. During the meeting, Senator Kamran Murtaza…
Senate IT Committee Reviews Security of Islamabad Safe City Cameras After Tehran Hacking Incident
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday reviewed the security mechanisms of Islamabad’s Safe City surveillance system following reports that traffic cameras in Tehran were allegedly hacked by Israel. The issue was taken up as…
Senate Panel Discusses Cyberattack on Private TV Channel, Questions Raised Over Broadcast Security
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday reviewed a recent cyberattack on a private television channel that allegedly led to the hacking of its broadcast transmission. Briefing the committee, the Director General of the National…