Punjab Digitises 252 Public Services Across 18 Departments Under e-Biz Portal
LAHORE The Punjab government has moved to expand citizen facilitation under its Digital Punjab initiative by placing 252 public services from 18 departments online through the e-Biz portal. Officials said the government plans to add a further 48 services to…
HEC Approves Modern Cybersecurity Curriculum, Nationwide Rollout from 2026
ISLAMABAD The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved a new, industry-aligned cybersecurity curriculum in a major step to strengthen Pakistan’s digital workforce. The updated syllabus will be implemented across universities nationwide from 2026, covering BS, MS and associate degree programmes….
Pakistan NCERT Alert: iPhone Users Told to Avoid Suspicious Links, Unverified Apps
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a fresh advisory for iPhone users, outlining essential “dos and don’ts” to safeguard personal data and device security amid rising cyber threats. The advisory strongly recommends users keep their iPhones updated…
Pakistan Appoints First Social Media Authority Chief, Sets Up New Regulatory Body
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has formally notified the appointment of the chairman and members of its newly established social media regulatory body, marking a significant step toward tightening oversight of online content. Senior legal expert Ayaz Shaukat has been appointed as the…
83% of employees stay connected to work during time off, fueling digital anxiety: Kaspersky Survey
Islamabad A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According…
Pakistan Identifies Over 120 Hackers as Cyber Threats Target State Networks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has completed an extensive profiling exercise of cyber threat actors, identifying more than 120 hackers and groups targeting critical national infrastructure, officials said. According to National CERT, the identified actors were…
Higher Education Commission to Launch Blockchain-Based Degree Attestation System by June 2026
Islamabad: Higher Education Commission (HEC) is set to introduce the first phase of a blockchain-powered degree attestation system by June 2026, aiming to modernize Pakistan’s academic verification process and enhance transparency in credential management. According to official documents, the new…