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Google Has Opened Its First Local Office in Pakistan. Here’s What It Actually Means.

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On August 18, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google’s first local office in Pakistan, at a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. It is a genuinely big moment for the country’s tech sector, and it deserves more than a one line celebration post. So here is what actually happened, what was …

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A Practical Guide to Getting Involved in Internet Governance from Pakistan

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Internet governance can sound like a closed conversation happening somewhere in Geneva or Nairobi, far from anyone actually working or living in Pakistan. It isn’t. Every track below is genuinely open to Pakistani applicants, several are free, and most exist specifically to bring in people who aren’t already inside the system. This guide is a …

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The Digital Nation Pakistan Act: A National Digital ID, Built Before a Privacy Law Exists

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While PECA’s amendment was making headlines in January 2025, a second, quieter law was moving through parliament in the same window, one that will eventually touch more of daily life than PECA does. The Digital Nation Pakistan Act sets out to unify Pakistan’s digital identity and government services under one system. It passed without a …

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What Is Internet Governance, and Why Does Pakistan Need a Seat at the Table?

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When people in Pakistan hear “internet governance,” they usually think of one thing: the government blocking a website, passing a law like PECA, or regulating what can be posted on social media. That’s a real part of it, but it’s a narrow slice of a much bigger picture, and the bigger picture is one Pakistan …

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PECA 2025: What the Amended Cybercrime Law Actually Changes, and Why It’s Contested

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Pakistan’s cybercrime law was rewritten in January 2025, and it now touches almost anyone who posts, forwards, or shares anything online. Most coverage of it has come from one side or the other: government statements calling it necessary, or protest coverage calling it repressive. This piece lays out what the law actually does, what each …

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AI in Cybersecurity Pakistan 2026: Protector or Threat to Digital Pakistan?

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Pakistan stands at the edge of a massive digital transformation. With rising internet use, government e-services, online banking, and growing tech startups, our digital economy is expanding fast. From paying utility bills on your phone in Lahore to filing taxes online in Peshawar or running a small business from your home in Karachi, more and …

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Cyber Challenges and National Response: Pakistan’s Cybersecurity Review 2025

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The year 2025 was a landmark year for cybersecurity awareness in Pakistan. Coordinated efforts by government agencies, semi-government institutions, telecom operators, academic institutions, private sector organizations, and digital platforms contributed to notable progress in digital safety and cyber resilience. Citizens and organizations were increasingly educated about online risks, safe digital behavior, and proactive cybersecurity practices. …

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PKCERT Introduces PISF 2025: A Strategic Step Toward National Cyber Security

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At a time when cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication, Pakistan has taken an important step by releasing the draft Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF) 2025. The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (PKCERT) has played a key role in safeguarding Pakistan’s digital landscape, supporting national efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber …

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Mobilizing Communities for Digital Safety in Pakistan

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Digital safety is no longer a topic for experts alone. In Pakistan, more people are going online every day, from urban centers to small towns and rural villages. Social media, online banking, messaging apps, and e-learning platforms have become part of everyday life. At the same time, risks such as online scams, misinformation, cyber harassment, …

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