Nipah Virus: AKUH Experts Say No Immediate Threat to Pakistan, Urge Clinical Vigilance
Infectious disease specialists at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have reassured that recent Nipah virus (NiV) outbreaks in Eastern India and Bangladesh do not currently pose a direct threat to Pakistan, while emphasizing the importance of continued clinical vigilance…
FIA Cracks Down on 64 Illegal Travel Operators in Islamabad
Islamabad Authorities in Pakistan’s capital have identified 64 unregistered travel operators conducting business solely through social media platforms, raising concerns over consumer fraud and financial scams. The Department of Tourist Services, operating under the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, reported that…
Opening a Word File Could Let Hackers Take Over Your PC, CERT Warns
Users of Microsoft Office are facing a serious cybersecurity threat that could allow hackers to take control of a computer simply by opening a malicious document, Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) warned on Tuesday. The high-severity vulnerability,…
TCS, Japan’s Nippon Express Form Strategic Partnership to Boost Pakistan’s Trade Connectivity
Islamabad: Pakistan’s leading logistics conglomerate TCS Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s global logistics giant Nippon Express Group, in a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s supply chain infrastructure and expanding trade connectivity with international markets. Under the…
PTA Urges Parents to Set Screen Time Limits to Protect Children
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised parents to introduce clear screen time limits for children, warning that excessive and unsupervised internet usage poses growing risks to minors in Pakistan’s expanding digital landscape. In a public advisory, the telecom…
NADRA to Temporarily Suspend Satellite Services at 108 Centres in Remote Areas
Islamabad: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a temporary suspension of its satellite-based services at 108 registration centres located in remote regions across Pakistan due to scheduled technical maintenance. According to an official notification, the services will…
Over 307kg of Drugs Seized Near Islamabad Educational Institutions
Islamabad: Pakistani authorities have seized more than 307 kilograms of narcotics during intelligence-based raids conducted inside and around educational institutions in Islamabad over the past three years, according to details presented in the Senate. Officials informed lawmakers that the operations…