Islamabad : Kaspersky’s report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) in the second quarter of 2024, revealed a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, with ransomware and spyware posing the most significant risks.Kaspersky Security Network statistics show…
ISLAMABAD: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to tackling the challenges faced by the business community. To achieve this, he emphasized the importance of creating a favorable business environment, which is crucial for Pakistan’s economic prosperity and international reputation.During an inaugural staff meeting at the…
Islamabad, : The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is actively progressing with the Phase II Merger Review of PTCL’s proposed acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) and Orion Towers Private Limited (OT). The hearing was conducted by CCP Chairman, Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, with the presence of members Mr. Salman…
Islamabad, : easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platforms, has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against individuals spreading false and misleading information on social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. The fake news claims that easypaisa accounts will be blocked on 30th September 2024, urging account holders to withdraw…
Peshawar, Pakistan – A round table conference hosted by the Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA) in Peshawar which was attended by more than 25 participants including experts in tobacco control, public health officials, NGOs, and local stakeholders. United in their goal to reduce the health impacts of tobacco use in Pakistan, the participants…
Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday discussed potential areas to further promote people-to-people relations between the two countries, especially by exchanging delegations of youth leaders. The discussion to this end took place during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy, Ambassador Extraordinary…
Aeon & Trisl, a pioneering Pakistani-owned real estate group with over 90+ awards, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing No. 1 position at the Emaar Broker Awards for the fourth consecutive time, recognized for Q2 and H1 2024 at the Dubai Opera. On the same day, the agency was also honoured as the Top…
Islamabad– A high-level delegation from the Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association of Pakistan (DCFA Pakistan) met with Dr. Shahid Amin, the newly appointed CEO of the livestock & Dairy Development Board, to extend their congratulations on his new role and discuss key challenges facing the dairy and cattle farming sector in the country. The DCFA…
ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Health Dr Mukhtar Bharath visited Federal General Hospital in Chak Shahzad to review ongoing reforms and inspect provision of healthcare services to the patients, said Ministry of Health Spokesperson Sajid Shah.During his visit of the hospital, Dr Mukhtar emphasized the need of delivering top-notch care, particularly to dengue patients….
Islamabad : Dairy and cattle farmers association of Pakistan has appointed Abid Saeed as its new Chief Media Officer. He will officially assume the role for a one-year term effective from 1st October 2024. With extensive experience in journalism, media management and communications, Abid Saeed is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the…
