PTA Flags Power Shortages, Limited Fiber as Key Hurdles to Connectivity in Chitral
Senate panel told network pressure, single fiber link and load-shedding hinder telecom services despite new towers and spectrum auction Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman has highlighted power shortages, limited fiber infrastructure, and spectrum constraints…
Pakistan Moves to Enforce Digital Fuel System, Petrol Quotas for Private Vehicles
ISLAMABAD The federal government has decided to implement a nationwide digital fuel management system at petrol stations, introducing a regulated petrol quota for private vehicle owners in a bid to streamline consumption and enhance monitoring. Under the proposed system, citizens…
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…