cybercrime

News Desk  Islamabad: A new policy analysis by the Peace & Justice Network has reignited debate over the future of digital rights and online freedoms in Pakistan, urging the government to adopt a rights-based approach while reforming…

News Desk  Peshawar: Despite the prevalence of these issues, nearly 70 percent of gender-based violence cases remain unreported, while the courts have shown a weak response.  In 2025, only one conviction was secured out of 258…

News Desk Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the mandatory installation of e-tags on all vehicles, including motorcycles, across the province. She also directed authorities to submit a comprehensive…

M Atif Ismail Multan: In South Punjab, a quiet but alarming crisis is unfolding in the digital world. Social media account hacking has surged, leaving victims not only financially strained but emotionally scarred, as cyber fraudsters…

News Desk  Islamabad: A sharp rise in cybercrime has exposed Pakistan’s growing digital vulnerabilities, with more than 150,000 complaints reported nationwide in 2025, the National Assembly was told on Friday, underscoring the scale of…

News Desk  Islamabad: As cybercrime grows rapidly across the country, Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent websites stealing citizens’ personal data — a threat that…

News Desk  Islamabad: Parliamentary Secretary for Information Technology Sabeen Ghauri on Thursday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan has successfully established 25 state-of-the-art Software Technology Parks across 20 cities,…

News Desk  Islamabad: Deepfake scams have emerged as one of the most alarming digital threats in 2025, deceiving users with realistic videos and cloned voices to steal sensitive data and money. Experts warn that these AI-driven…

Nadeem Tanoli Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee has launched a high-level investigation into the misuse of Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the growing harassment of journalists, revealing alarming gaps in…

News Desk Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an advisory urging citizens to remain vigilant while using WhatsApp, following a surge in fake messages that could result in account hacking or personal data…