HEC Urges Universities to Ensure Student Participation in National IT Skills Test
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has called on universities across the country to ensure the participation of final-year computing students in the upcoming **National Skill Competency Test**, expected to begin in early April. The standardized assessment aims…
National CERT Issues Cyber Alert for Zoom and Google Meet Users
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a warning over rising cyber threats targeting video conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Google Meet. In its advisory, National CERT highlighted a surge in incidents such as unauthorized access to…
Islamabad Schools, Colleges to Introduce AI and Robotics Curriculum from April
Islamabad Schools and colleges in the federal capital will begin teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics from April, marking a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s education system and preparing students for a technology-driven future. The decision has been finalised by…
Zong strengthens commitment to digital education through partnership with knowledge platformacross Pakistan.
Pakistan’s leading telecom and digital services provider Zong has deepened its commitment to digital education by extending its strategic partnership with Knowledge Platform, aiming to expand technology-enabled learning for underserved communities across the country. The collaboration, now entering its fourth…
PM praises KPT as anti-encroachment drive recovers 12 acres of state land in Karachi
Karachi: Pakistan’s Prime Minister has praised the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) after more than 12 acres of encroached government land were recovered in a fresh anti-encroachment operation in the port city, officials said on Tuesday. The latest operation was carried…
Nearly 90% of Phishing Attacks Aim to Steal Online Account Credentials, Kaspersky Finds
Nearly nine out of 10 phishing attacks are designed to steal digital account credentials, highlighting the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime, according to a new analysis by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report, which examined phishing and scam campaigns detected…
New PTA Tax Values Set for Used iPhone 15 Series in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has revised customs values for the import of several smartphone brands, leading to a reduction in the overall Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tax payable on older and used mobile phones, including Apple’s iPhone…