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…
Pakistan Moves to Digitise Passport and Immigration System Nationwide
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has decided to fully digitise its passport and immigration system across the country, in a major step towards modernising public services and improving efficiency. Officials said the nationwide digitisation drive aims to create a paperless system, enhancing transparency,…
Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists: Eligibility, App, and Quota Details Explained
ISLAMABAD The government is preparing to roll out an app-based petrol subsidy scheme aimed at providing targeted relief to low-income motorcycle and rickshaw users, as part of efforts to manage rising fuel prices and ensure support reaches deserving segments. 📊…
Govt Institutions on High Alert as Cyberattack Threat Looms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government institutions have been placed on high alert following warnings of potential cyberattacks targeting sensitive departments, according to a cybersecurity advisory issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team. Officials said a suspected hacking group is likely to…
Govt Moves to Secure E-Office System with Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
ISLAMABAD The government has initiated a major upgrade of its e-office system to safeguard it against rising cyber threats, directing all public institutions to shift the network to a secure internal infrastructure. According to officials, government departments have been instructed…
Govt Finalises Petrol Subsidy App for Low-Income Citizens
ISLAMABAD The government has finalised a mobile application aimed at delivering targeted petrol subsidies to low-income citizens, as part of efforts to manage rising fuel costs and the ongoing energy crisis. Officials said the app-based system will allocate fixed fuel…
NADRA to Lead Citizen Data Protection Amid Absence of Privacy Law
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has assigned the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) a central role in safeguarding citizens’ data, as the country continues to operate without a comprehensive privacy law. The move comes amid rising concerns over data security as digital…