Telecoms, mass media and construction companies are prime targets for cyberattacks in 2024

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 1, 2024

    Islamabad : Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, reports Kaspersky. Telecoms faced the greatest number of incidents, likely due to attackers’ interest in sensitive data and trusted relationships exploitation. In turn, mass media are traditionally targeted during international conflicts, while construction development firms…

    Internet Service Disrupted Across the Country

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 31, 2024

    Staff Report:The internet users belonging to the PTCL and the Ufone data consumer faced internet service disruptions across the country on Wednesday, as users reported outages and erratic service speed in several parts of the country. Incidentally the disruption on Wednesday was different from the earlier reported internet outage as there was no reported physical…

    UPaisa integrated into Bookme to enhance the ticket purchasing experience

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 31, 2024

    Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – Leading digital financial service platform, UPaisa, has signed a strategic agreement with Bookme, Pakistan’s premier online ticketing platform to integrate its payment API into the Bookme app, to offer their joint customers, a seamless and secure payment experience for booking tickets for movies, buses, events and much more.How to use…

    Ministry of IT & Telecom organises Media Communication Strategy workshop

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 31, 2024

    ISLAMABAD :Ministry of IT and Telecommunication organised a workshop on Media Communication Strategy on Wednesday. The representatives of the Public Relations (PR) sections of the Ministry of IT & Telecom and its attached departments, including Universal Service Fund (USF), Ignite,  National Information Technology Board(NITB), Telecom Foundation, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Virtual University, National Telecommunication…

    Senate Standing Committee Reviews Progress and Future Plans for IT and Telecommunications Projects

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 31, 2024

    Islamabad, : The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, presided over by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, convened today at Parliament House. The meeting featured the presence of Senator Dr. Mohammad Humayun Mohmand, Senator Saifullah Sarwar Khan Nyazee, Senator Gurdeep Singh, Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmed Khan, Senator Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto, Senator Manzoor Ahmed,…

    Govt sets IT exports target to $15b in next 5 years

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 29, 2024

    ISLAMABAD: The government aims to boost IT exports to fifteen billion dollars over the next five years. The IT sector is a key focus area for the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).Govt Sets $25B IT Exports Targets by 2029 The State Bank of Pakistan has revised the Foreign Exchange Manual to enhance the global footprint…

    TikTok celebrates release of Jimin of BTS’ second solo album, MUSE

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 25, 2024

    Islamabad – TikTok, the go-to platform for music discovery, launched an immersive in-app experience celebrating the release of Jimin of BTS’ highly anticipated sophomore album, MUSE. The #Jimin_Who hub offers fans worldwide a unique opportunity to engage with exclusive content, participate in challenges, and unlock limited-time rewards. By searching for related terms like ‘Jimin’ and…

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance ties in IT&Telecom sector

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 25, 2024

    ISLAMABAD (25-7-2024): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy on Thursday. Matters of mutual interest and enhancing ties in IT and Telecom sector between the two countries were discussed in the meeting. Minister of State for…

    Telecom Tribunal Bill Passed; E-Office Implementation Urged

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 24, 2024

    Islamabad:The 3rd meeting of the Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunication was held today under the Chairmanship of Syed Amin ul Haq, MNA at 11:00 A.M. in Committee Room No. 07, Parliament House, Islamabad.  The Committee discussed “The Establishment of Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal Bill, 2024” (Government Bill) in detail. The representative from Ministry of…

    5G Spectrum Auction Likely in March 2025

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | July 23, 2024

    Staff Report: The Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunications was informed on Tuesday that Spectrum Auction of 5G is under consideration and it is likely to be auctioned in March, 2025. The Committee recommended that ministry may bind the Service Providers to ensure the proper 5G services after its auctioning in major cities without…