October 22, 2025
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Mobile banking, online shopping on hit list of cyber scammers

Users encountering mobile banking Trojans, with attacks on Android users surged by 32% – contrary to 2022

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Islamabad: Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing threats to digital financial assets.The previous 12 months has witnessed a substantial rise in the number of users encountering mobile…

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Cell phones a severe threat to children's eyesight

Phone addiction a significant health risk

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The leading ophthalmologist at Al-Shifa Trust, Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, said on Tuesday that smartphones have developed into a significant risk for youngsters.Mobile phones keep children connected at all times and serve many positive purposes, but overuse has become common, leading to serious eye complications, he said.Talking to media men, Dr. Tayyab Afghani said smartphones…

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Suggested headline: Pakistan Bleeds 300 Billion Annually from Illicit Cigarette Trade

Pakistan Bleeds 300 Billion Annually from Illicit Cigarette Trade

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Islamabad – A recent report of significant credibility, published by IPSOS, an esteemed international surveying organization, has brought alarming issues in Pakistan’s tobacco industry to light. Mubashir Akram, the National Convenor of ACT Alliance Pakistan, commented on the findings, stating that unbalanced tax policies in Pakistan have particularly increased opportunities for tax evasion among local…

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Moot calls for following China’s model for green development in Pakistan

Moot calls for following China’s model for green development in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: President Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) Ambassador Jauhar Saleem said on Friday that Pakistan needed to take a leaf out of China’s book in launching climate resilient projects and adopting best practices according to its ground realities to ensure speedy and sustained development.Addressing a seminar “CPEC: Driving Sustainable Growth Through Green Development” organized by…

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CPEC II embodies a bold vision for Pakistan’s future

CPEC II embodies a bold vision for Pakistan’s future

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Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani. Pakistan stands at the threshold of a promising future, poised to unlock new avenues of growth and opportunity through the adoption of diversified development strategies and strengthened cooperation with China. This collaborative approach not only heralds a brighter tomorrow but also underscores the resilience and potential of the bilateral partnership between…

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