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Pakistani cybersecurity institutions, legislation, and policy: PKCERT, NCCIA, PECA, PISF, and what they mean for you.

PISF 2026 Explained: What the Essential Governance Controls Actually Ask For

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PKCERT has released the Essential Governance Controls document under the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026 (PISF 2026). This is the first of 13 control documents that make up PISF, and it lays out 27 numbered controls that decide how information security is supposed to be organised inside a government body before anything else in the …

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PISF 2026: What Actually Changed From Last Year’s PISF 2025 Draft

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In December 2025, we covered the draft Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF) 2025, a framework put out by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT/PKCERT) for public consultation, still unfinished and still a proposal. Eight months later, it isn’t a proposal anymore. On August 10 to 11, 2026, Pakistan’s federal cabinet, chaired by Prime …

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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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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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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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NCCIA Pakistan: Safeguarding the Nation’s Digital Security

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In today’s fast-paced digital world, where technology connects us like never before, the rise of cyber threats poses significant challenges to individuals, businesses, and national security. From online fraud and data breaches to cyberbullying and hacking, these threats can disrupt lives and economies. To tackle this growing concern, the Government of Pakistan established the National …

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Stay Safe Online Amid Cyber Threats in Pakistan: Follow PKCERT Guidance

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In light of recent tensions at the border and unusual online activity, our national cybersecurity team, PK CERT, is urging everyone to stay especially alert when using the internet. During times like these, misinformation can spread rapidly, and the risk of cyber threats increases. It’s particularly important not to share any photos or videos showing …

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