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…
Govt Extends Super App Deadline After Weak Response from Tech Firms
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government has extended the deadline for its flagship digital super app project after receiving a lukewarm response from technology companies, raising concerns over industry participation in a key digital initiative. Officials said the Ministry of Information Technology has…
NADRA Lists 3,993 E-Sahulat Centers Nationwide to Ease Citizen Services
ISLAMABAD NADRA has published a complete directory of 3,993 e-Sahulat centers across Pakistan, enabling citizens to access essential identity services without traveling long distances. The centers, now fully listed on NADRA’s official website, allow residents to apply for and renew…
PM’s New Dashboard Reveals How Govt Is Tackling Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
ISLAMABAD Following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has launched a smart monitoring dashboard to track energy consumption and efficiency measures across federal and provincial offices amid the ongoing energy crisis. Developed by the National IT Board, the…