PTA Guidelines Encourage Users To Protect Devices Through Security Settings
PTA has issued device security guidelines advising users to enable tracking features, strengthen passwords, update software, and protect personal data.
PTA has issued device security guidelines advising users to enable tracking features, strengthen passwords, update software, and protect personal data.
PTA has informed Islamabad High Court that it lacks legal authority to ban social media access for children under 16 or impose mandatory age verification without a separate legal framework.
NCCIA recovered biometric data of 600,000 citizens, along with active SIMs, smartphones, and ATM cards during a raid in Faisalabad as officials highlighted concerns over financial fraud and data misuse.
NCCIA recovered biometric data of 600,000 citizens, seized SIMs, smartphones, and ATM cards in Faisalabad, while officials highlighted financial fraud, data leaks, and misuse of bank accounts.
Islamabad High Court has issued notices to PTA, PEMRA and multiple ministries on a petition seeking legislation and age verification measures for children under 16 using social media platforms.
Islamabad High Court petition seeks legislation, age verification mechanisms and child protection measures to regulate social media use by minors under 16.
PTA and Google sign an MoU to promote child online safety through awareness programs, digital literacy initiatives, training sessions and online protection resources across Pakistan.
National CERT and Ministry of IT & Telecommunication hosted a national seminar on cyber sovereignty, bringing together cybersecurity leaders to discuss digital security, resilience, data governance, and national preparedness.
National CERT revealed that Pakistan successfully blocked more than 400 cyberattacks in 2026 while calling for AI legislation, stronger cybersecurity institutions, and mandatory security standards.
PTA has introduced stricter SIM card verification rules, requiring biometric authentication, authorized sales channels, and stronger monitoring to prevent illegal SIM issuance and identity fraud.