Pakistan Launches Nationwide Drive to Train 3,500 Cybersecurity Experts as Digital Threats Rise
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen its cyber defence capabilities by training more than 3,500 cybersecurity professionals, as authorities warn that future conflicts and security challenges will increasingly be fought in the digital domain. The initiative includes…
Pakistan Approves Digital Tracking System for Medicines in Major Crackdown on Fake Drugs
Pakistan has approved the nationwide implementation of a digital Track and Trace system for medicines, marking a major step toward eliminating counterfeit and substandard drugs from the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said the federal cabinet has…
Pakistan Unveils E-Commerce Policy 2.0 in Major Push for Digital Economy Growth
Pakistan has finalized its long-awaited National E-Commerce Policy 2.0, a move aimed at accelerating digital trade, boosting exports and expanding the country’s presence in the global online marketplace by 2030. The Ministry of Commerce said the new framework focuses on…
Pakistan Railways Launches First Fully Digital Freight System Under RAIN Project
ISLAMABAD Pakistan Railways has launched its first fully digital freight management system under the Railway Asset Improvement and New Technology (RAIN) project, marking a major step towards modernizing the country’s transport and logistics sector. Officials said the new system is…
Pakistan to Digitize Hajj Operations, Launch Pak-Saudi Digital Corridor
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has announced plans to accelerate the digital transformation of Hajj operations through a major technology initiative led by the National Information Technology Board, alongside the proposed establishment of a Pak-Saudi digital corridor to strengthen bilateral technological cooperation. Officials…
Pakistan Warns of Data Theft Scam Through Fake QR Codes on Electricity Bills
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Power Division has issued a nationwide cyber fraud warning after authorities identified attempts to steal consumers’ personal information through fake QR codes linked to electricity bill subsidy schemes. In an official public advisory, the Power Division warned that…
Karachi Launches Digital Fire Safety App to Monitor Hundreds of High-Risk Buildings
KARACHI Authorities in Karachi have launched a new digital fire safety application aimed at improving emergency preparedness and monitoring fire risks across hundreds of commercial and residential buildings in the city. The initiative, introduced by the city administration and emergency…