Islamabad High Court Seeks Child Safety Framework For 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.
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.
PTA has released new device management guidelines advising citizens to back up data, update devices, enable strong authentication, and use parental controls to reduce the risks of cyber crime and data theft.
NCCIA Lahore has dismantled a group accused of illegally acquiring and selling sensitive telecom subscribers’ data, recovering multiple digital devices and registering cases under Peca 2016 and Pakistan Penal Code.
PTA blocked 202 hostile digital assets between April and May while strengthening cyber monitoring, removing Indian content from OTT platforms, and countering online disinformation campaigns.
PTA has issued a warning against fake investment schemes spreading through social media platforms, urging citizens to verify company registrations and avoid sharing sensitive financial information.
PTA has warned citizens about increasing phishing attacks and fake job scams where fraudsters impersonate reputable companies to steal money, personal information, and financial details.