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Islamabad High Court Stops Taxpayer Data from Going Public
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (226+ words) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday suspended orders issued by the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) that required the disclosure of taxpayers" data, holding that financial confidentiality overrides the right to information. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro passed the restraining order…...
Islamic Bank Financing Jumps Over 800% as Private Sector Shuns Loans
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (380+ words) The private sector stopped borrowing from conventional banks and instead repaid loans during the first half of the current financial year, as businesses increasingly turned to Islamic banking for financing, according to central bank data. Figures released by the State…...
Govt's Cloud First Policy Attracts 6 Service Providers
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (339+ words) The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has received six applications from cloud service providers seeking accreditation under the government's Cloud First Policy, the National Assembly was informed. The information was shared in a written reply by Minister for…...
NCERT Warns of Cyber Attacks on Zoom and Google Meet
1+ week, 4+ day ago (213+ words) The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued an advisory warning about growing cyber threats targeting video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet. In its advisory, National CERT said increased use of online meeting applications has led to…...
Enable This Setting on WhatsApp to Avoid Scammers and Hackers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (256+ words) WhatsApp is rolling out a new security feature called "Strict Account Settings," aimed at users who face a higher risk of cyberattacks, including journalists, activists, and public figures. The feature adds additional protections by restricting interactions from unknown contacts and…...
Satellite Internet is Coming, But With Strict Security Rules
1+ week, 6+ day ago (297+ words) Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services, but with a strong focus on national security, data protection, and regulatory control. According to sources, the new framework will apply to satellite-based services, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet…...
How Local DBaaS Can Secure Public Sector Data Infrastructure
1+ week, 6+ day ago (287+ words) For many companies, the database is where everything comes together. From customer transactions to internal systems, PostgreSQL is often the backbone that keeps applications running smoothly. Its flexibility and open-source nature have made it a popular choice across startups and…...
The New Windows 11 Update Was So Bad, Microsoft Told People to Uninstall It
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (385+ words) Microsoft has issued an unusual public advisory asking users to uninstall the Windows 11 January 2026 security update after widespread reports of serious system and application problems. The update, identified as KB5074109, began rolling out automatically on January 13 and upgrades affected systems to…...
Pakistan’s First Banking Industry-Side Cyber Drill Concludes in Karachi
2+ week, 1+ day ago (506+ words) ProPakistani is the premier and most trustworthy resource for all happenings in technology, telecom, business, sports, auto, education, real estate and entertainment news in Pakistan. As a joint initiative of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) and the State Bank of…...
Mobilink Bank Achieves ISO 27001 Certification for Its Robust Information Security System
2+ week, 4+ day ago (315+ words) ProPakistani is the premier and most trustworthy resource for all happenings in technology, telecom, business, sports, auto, education, real estate and entertainment news in Pakistan. Pakistan's leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, which is a…...