National CERT Launches Probe into Cyberattacks on Private TV Channels, Websites
ISLAMABAD: The National Computer Emergency Response Team has formally launched an investigation into reported cyberattacks targeting multiple private television channels and news websites. According to officials, complaints were received late last night regarding hacking incidents affecting several private broadcasters and…
Murree Police Unveils AI-Powered ‘Safe Tourism App’ to Boost Visitor Security
In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Murree Police has launched a “Safe Tourism App,” marking what officials describe as a shift from traditional policing to a smart, technology-driven security model. The application, introduced on…
PM Announces Plan to Retrain 1 Million Youth in AI, Tech Skills
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced an ambitious plan to retrain and upskill one million young Pakistanis in artificial intelligence and emerging technology fields, as part of a broader push to future-proof the country’s workforce. The announcement was shared by…
Zindigi, SBP Digitise Rawalpindi’s Saddar Bazar with Raast QR
RAWALPINDI: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Rawalpindi, has completed the digitisation of Saddar Bazar, Bank Road Cantt — one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs — through the Raast QR payment…
Cybersecurity on High Alert as National CERT Issues Advisory
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide cyber alert, directing all relevant institutions to enhance digital monitoring and strictly enforce cybersecurity protocols in light of the prevailing situation. In its advisory, the government’s cyber response body…
PTA Issues Public Advisory Amid Sensitive National Situation
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise responsibility while using social media and digital platforms in view of the prevailing sensitive national situation. In its statement, the regulator advised the public to…
BEEP App Launched for Secure Communication Among Government Employees
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has rolled out the BEEP application on a pilot basis across three federal divisions — Cabinet, Planning, and IT — to provide secure communication for government employees. According to officials, accounts for employees and…