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,…
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…
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…