Sci-Tech

The celebrations will continue till 10th of this month and its theme this year is “Rocket Revolution.” Rocket Revolution focuses on the rapid transformation of space launch. In this connection, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched World Space Week 2026 at its headquarters, highlighting Pakistan’s growing…

Kaspersky’s experts have examined the digital interests and online activity of children across the META region including Pakistan, identifying the most visited web resources and popular mobile applications during the first eight months of 2026. The analysis also highlights cybersecurity threats young users may encounter on these platforms, including multiplayer…

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have expressed a shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in information technology and telecommunications. The commitment was expressed during a meeting between Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan Fred Seneviratne in Islamabad today. Both sides…

Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has said Pakistan’s tech industry is thriving due to the talent and potential of its young workforce. She made these remarks during her visit to Huawei’s Global Service Center in Islamabad. Shaza Fatima said Pakistan’s IT talent is competitive in terms of both cost…

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema says the government is advancing a National Digital Master Plan to support growth across sectors and improve services for citizens. He was chairing a meeting on the Pakistan Digital Authority in Islamabad today. Ahad Cheema emphasised that digitalisation and AI-driven transformation should deliver…

The 28th ITCN Asia 2026 concluded successfully in Karachi. Over seventy five MOUs, agreements and business deals were signed during the event. Business activities worth over 550 million dollars were recorded during the exhibition. The exhibition highlighted investment opportunities and prospects for global partnerships in Pakistan’s IT sector.

Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) has published a new report analyzing a sophisticated new tactic in the Payload ransomware family. Discovered during an incident response at a manufacturing company in the Middle East, this attack demonstrates a major shift in cybercrime: the attackers took complete control of the company’s…

Kaspersky recent survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that younger family members and friends are playing a critical role in helping elderly people navigate the digital world, from installing apps to managing online banking and privacy settings. According to the survey results, 88% of…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a clarification regarding a fake notification circulating widely on social media platforms, warning citizens against believing or sharing the unverified post. The viral image—which illegally carries the official PTA logo alongside the tagline “Stay Safe, Stay Alert”—warns mobile phone users against answering calls…

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening its partnership with Saudi Arabia in digital innovation and emerging technologies. She was addressing a conference on emerging technologies in Riyadh today. The minister underscored that Pakistan has anchored its digital transformation in legislation…

According to the latest Kaspersky study, one in three companies intends to integrate EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) or XDR (Extended Detection and Response) into their security operations centers to deliver advanced and reliable protection. With this in mind, Kaspersky updated Kaspersky Next to ensure that businesses are armed with…

Kaspersky GReAT has discovered an updated CoolClient backdoor, a type of malware that gives attackers remote access in intrusions targeting organizations and government entities in Myanmar, Mongolia, Pakistan, India and also Russia. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified a new CoolClient variant linked to HoneyMyte APT, also…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Google’s first office in Pakistan. The Prime Minister, Google’s Vice President Wilson White, US Chargé d’ Affaires Natalie Baker, and other dignitaries jointly unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration of the Google Office. On the occasion, the Prime Minister also interacted with…

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT. Aviation organizations in Pakistan are also among the victims. The malicious tools were used in a targeted campaign aimed at maintaining long-term access to victim networks and stealing sensitive data. The…

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said the government is working to digitally empower the country and digitise all economic and administrative systems. Talking to a delegation of overseas students under the “Mitti Ki Pukaar – URAAN Pakistan” initiative in Islamabad, she said the government’s aim…

Islamabad: Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) reveals key cyber threat trends for the first half of 2026 at Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region (META). As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, cyberthreats are becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated. The rapid adoption of…

Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday described the newly inaugurated AI and cloud computing facility as a landmark achievement for Pakistan reflecting the country’s growing technological capabilities and demonstrated that Pakistan could accomplish world-class initiatives through unity, vision and determination. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the country’s first ever…

The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan, organized a Pakistan-Japan startup and innovation event to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence, Web3, digital technologies and entrepreneurship. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, technology companies, investors and the startup ecosystem of both countries.…

Pakistan signed the agreement on the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at a signing ceremony that was held in Shanghai, China today. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar signed the agreement on behalf of Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a phishing campaign targeting manufacturing facilities in multiple countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The attackers are sending English-language emails, allegedly from potential customers interested in respective products, attempting to extort corporate data. The campaign began in April 2026 and is still ongoing.The phishing…

According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, AI is highly appreciated among travelers for saving time, finding personalized recommendations and budget-saving offers. However, data security risks awareness is also high, which security experts call a good sign. Kaspersky research revealed that the primary motivation for turning to AI in travel planning is…