Islamabad, Aug 26: In order to guarantee the digital safety and security of users throughout Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started a cybersecurity audit of telecom operators. PTA sources state that PTA will take final consideration to ensure that competent companies of international standard meet all technical aspects of cybersecurity audit. PTA will then review the final audit to ensure that cybersecurity measures meet international standards. The audit will determine whether telecom operators have installed firewalls and whether they have implemented cybersecurity frameworks. Telecommunication companies would be closely examined to make sure that private and sensitive data are…
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Islamabad, Aug 26: Weeks after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif announced a reduction of Rs14 per unit in August and September electricity bills for Punjab and Islamabad consumers, the government began preparing to burden customers with an additional Rs46 billion as part of a quarterly adjustment on Monday. The most recent increase in power bills, which run from April to June, ask for Rs22 billion to be paid to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) as capacity payments. In addition, an additional Rs. 10 billion will be levied for the transmission and distribution of…
Islamabad, Aug 26: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established a one-month timetable for all government departments to transition to an electronic office system. Within a month, the premier directed all relevant authorities to make sure that the e-office system is implemented in every government office. He issued a warning, saying that going forward, there would be no room for delays in the shift to paperless office work and that all file work would need to be done electronically beginning next month. The transition to e-office, he continued, is essential for boosting governance and transparency. Within two weeks, a status update on…
Islamabad, Aug 26: Only a few days after being appointed, former Pakistan cricket star Waqar Younis is reportedly resigning from his role as Advisor of Cricket Affairs to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. This unexpected move comes amid resistance within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with some officials feeling hesitant to collaborate with the former fast bowler, particularly from the International Cricket Department. Waqar’s stint at the PCB office was brief, as he was not observed there for several days after his joint press conference with Chairman Naqvi. Sources indicate that his decision to resign may have been significantly influenced by…
Islamabad, Aug 26: a potent new monsoon system is expected to arrive in Pakistan today and bring with it torrential rainfall to Punjab and Sindh through August 29. In addition to thunderstorms, there will likely be a lot of rainfall throughout Sindh, particularly in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Islamkot, Mithi, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Matiari, Sanghar, and Sukkur. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reports that strong gusts, sporadic showers, and maybe severe thunderstorms are possible in Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Naushahro Feroze. Heavy rains in Southeast Sindh have the potential to create road…
Islamabad, Aug 26: In an effort to preserve law and order during the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A. S.), cellular services (voice and data) have been banned in Karachi and other parts of Sindh today. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a statement saying, “It is to inform the general public that on the directions of the Ministry of Interior Government of Pakistan voice and data service will remain suspended in Karachi and interior Sindh including Khairpur, Hyderabad Larkana, Sukkur, and Shikarpur on 26 August 2024 with immediate effect.” “This decision has been taken to maintain law and order…
Islamabad, Aug 25: The Sindh-Makran coast is expected to see coastal flooding due to a significant monsoon spell that is expected to start today, according to the Met Office. Fishermen are urged by the weather agency not to go out into open waters between August 27 and August 30. Additionally, PMD has cautioned that low-lying parts of Sindh, Baluchistan, and southern Punjab may experience pluvial floods or inundations in its alert. It should be noted that the Karachi municipal administration has canceled employee leaves of absence and declared a state of emergency and high alert for its personnel. Due to…
Islamabad, Aug 25: The Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMA) has been revived with the support of Prime Minister’s Youth Program. “Under the vision of the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, sports economy has been the key focus”, says Rana Mashood Khan, chairman prime minister youth program. One of the largest sports events with 150 foreign athletes and around 100 technical officials was successfully held from 17th to 23rd of August in Lahore by generating funds from the private sector. Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program inaugurated the event and held meetings with the Heads of Sports Federations from other countries visiting…
Islamabad, Aug 25: Petrol & Diesel prices is anticipated to decrease the following week as a result of a drop in global oil prices. On September 1, 2024, the federal government is anticipated to lower the price of gasoline and diesel by Rs. 5–6 per liter for the third consecutive fortnight. The lower estimate is predicated on global prices for gasoline, crude oil, and HSD, which have dropped to $80.4, $88, and $79 per barrel over the past two weeks, respectively. Notably, during the period under consideration, the value of the Pakistani rupee stayed steady at 278. The import premium…
Islamabad, Aug 25: Krafters, a Peshawar-based company, has announced the creation of a digital “App” to inform the people about possible career options through skill development, business startup, and market linkage development. “Krafters, which has already developed a network of over 9000 artisans, about 80 percent of whom are female, is looking to expand its scope to a wider public willing to earn skills and start home-based businesses,” stated Zahid Ali Shah, CEO of Krafters, in a press release released here on Saturday. Zahid continued, “People will be educated on how to establish business, undertake necessary documentation, and develop linkages…
