The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority held the Cybersecurity Awards 2024 to honor outstanding achievements in enhancing cybersecurity within Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Cyber security awards celebrate the telecom industry’s dedication to strengthening security frameworks, showcasing advancements toward a more resilient telecom infrastructure.
Minister of State for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing a robust cybersecurity framework critical for the country’s economic and digital stability.
IT Minister said Pakistan has been recognized in the Top Tier-1 (Role-Modelling) category of the ITU-Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI_V5) 2024. This recognition highlights the nation’s progress in bolstering cybersecurity and resilience, a testament to the collective efforts of the Ministry, stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and law enforcement agencies.
She said the PTA has introduced critical telecom data infrastructure regulations, encouraging operators to adopt substantial cybersecurity measures to enhance overall preparedness.
She announced plans for legislation to establish a National Digital Commission, which will be headed by the Prime Minister and include representation from the provinces and the private sector, to enhance national cybersecurity.
She also highlighted the government’s efforts to support the business community through the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) one-window operation.
The cybersecurity annual report 2024 was also launched on the occasion detailing PTA’s initiatives. The report and the details of rankings will be available on the PTA website.
