Pakistan Cybercrime Agency Arrests Gang Over Sale of Sensitive Citizen Data Online
Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a group allegedly involved in selling sensitive personal data of Pakistani citizens online, in what officials describe as a major step in curbing the country’s growing cybercrime threat. According to investigators,…
Pakistan Launches Semiconductor Training Drive to Build Skilled Workforce Under National Programme
Islamabad The Ministry of IT & Telecom, under the Honourable Prime Minister’s strategic initiative; marked a significant milestone today with the award ceremony of the Up-Skilling Training Programme (USTP) under the National Semiconductor HR Development Programme-NSHRDP, (INSPIRE). With a total…
Pakistan Pushes Digital Inclusion Agenda as Shaza Khawaja Leads Key UN Women Empowerment Initiative Meeting
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national Steering Committee (SC) Digitalization for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) Project convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress and strengthen coordination…
Pakistan Rolls Out Digital Wallet-Based Fuel Subsidy for Transporters Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun rolling out fuel subsidies for transporters through digital wallets, marking a shift toward technology-driven distribution of financial relief amid rising petroleum prices. Officials said the government has initiated subsidies for goods transporters at a national level,…
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. 📊…