PTA issues Cyber Security strategy 2023-2028 for Pakistan’s Telecom sector
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued its Cyber Security Strategy for Pakistan’s Telecom Sector, a comprehensive and ambitious plan set to span from 2023 to 2028.
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Pakistan Wins 8 Awards in APICTA
Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has informed that Pakistani IT firms have won major awards on Friday in the Asia-Pacific Information & Communication Technology Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2023 held in Hong Kong. Pakistani IT companies have won 8 awards in APICTA 2023 in total; and, most notably, Superwomen Pakistan won the Gold award in Superwomen category. The girls have made Pakistan proud, Zohaib Khan added.
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Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Messenger
META Platforms said it has started to roll out end-to-end encryption for all personal chats and calls on Messenger and Facebook.
Ufone 4G introduces WhatsApp Chatbot
Ufone 4G has introduced an innovative and futuristic WhatsApp Chatbot, ‘U BOT’ to make customer engagements seamless and hassle-free. Ufone 4G customers will now have access to instant support and facilitation without having to wait on lengthy helpline calls.
Zong 4G’s international roaming connectivity across the nine continents
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications provider, has exclusively crafted a one-stop international roaming solution for nine countries in Continental Asia. This comprehensive offering empowers Zong 4G users to stay connected seamlessly across 9 prominent countries, including China, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Australia, and Sri Lanka.
Group CEO of VEON meets Dr. Saif, and to discuss IT, Telecom and 5G developments in Pakistan
Group Chief Executive Officer of VEON Mr. Kaan Terziolu along with CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim called on Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif in his office.
Pakistan’s online video gaming industry growing to make $50 Million per annum: Imran Azhar
Founder and CEO Of AzCorp Entertainment Imran Azhar talking to the news channel that Pakistan’s online video gaming industry flourishing and could generate huge annual revenue currently making $50 million per annum to support the growth of technology.
Pakistan’s unveiling first ever national IT Export Strategy
Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) under Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) in collaboration with Price water house Coopers (PwC), and other international partners, including faculty from the University of Oxford, developed the strategy closely aligned with the government’s vision.
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Zindagi Trust, Meta join hands with PTA to promoting youth safety in digital spaces
This collaborative digital campaign will also include video messages from students who talk about safety tools like Privacy Check Up, Locked Profiles, Hidden Words, Supervision Tools, and managing false information.
Eastnets to host a conference on “Financial Crime in the Digital Age”
Eastnets, a global provider of compliance and payment solutions for the financial services sector, will host a conference on “Financial Crime in the Digital Age” on November 25 at the Pearl-Continental Hotel in Karachi.