Pakistan Approves National Information Security Framework 2026 Amid Rising Cyber Threats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026, paving the way for a unified national approach to information security as cyber threats and attacks on public and private institutions continue to grow. The framework is aimed…
Hackers Can Take Full Control of N-central Systems Without Password, National CERT Warns
Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has warned organisations of a critical security vulnerability in N-central, a remote management platform used to administer computers and servers, saying attackers could gain full control of affected systems without needing a password or…
Pakistan Activates 911 Flood Emergency Call Centre for Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has stepped up its monsoon emergency preparedness by activating a dedicated 911 Flood Emergency Call Centre for Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, as authorities move to strengthen emergency communications amid heightened flood risks. The Ministry…
PTA, TikTok Hold Workshop on Community Guidelines to Boost Online Safety
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with TikTok, held a Community Guidelines Training Workshop in Islamabad, bringing together more than 100 participants from government institutions, academia, civil society, and the digital sector to strengthen awareness of online safety…
Pakistan Approves Nationwide Online System for International Driving Permits
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a nationwide online system for issuing International Driving Permits (IDPs), marking another step in the government’s push to digitise public services and simplify procedures for citizens travelling abroad. The decision was approved during a high-level meeting…
Pakistan Moves to Finalise National Data Governance Policy to Strengthen Secure Public Data Sharing
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has moved closer to adopting its National Data Governance Policy 2026, with the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) presenting a draft framework during a high-level consultative meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja….
Senate Secretariat Expands Digital Transformation with Fresh E-Office Training Drive
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has taken another step towards digitizing parliamentary administration by conducting a comprehensive training session on its E-Office System, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize internal governance and improve administrative efficiency. The training, organized by the…