Minister for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima on Tuesday said that the recent hybrid war had boosted Pakistan\u2019s confidence in its cybersecurity capabilities. \u201cThe war we faced in May was not purely conventional; it involved both cyberattacks and armed conflict,\u201d she noted, adding that Pakistan emerged successful in countering India on both fronts. She said the country had strengthened its infrastructure to safeguard against cyber threats and was now working on comprehensive cybersecurity regulations. \u201cI urge our youth to stay vigilant about cybersecurity, and we aim to make cyberspace safer, especially for children and women,\u201d Shaza stated, stressing that the demand for stronger cyber protections grows with advancing technology. Speaking at the \u2018Next Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop and Telecom Cybersecurity Award 2024-25\u2019, she added, \u201cWe are moving towards a Digital Pakistan. PTA is actively working on cybersecurity, and internet connectivity will further improve with two new submarine cables.\u201d As the ministry is working on a national fiberisation policy, Ms Fatima said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said relevant legislation should be made regarding right of way. \u201cBut we need Amendments in the Telecom Act regarding right of way,\u201d she added while admitting that spectrum in Pakistan was limited. PTA Chairman retired Maj Gen Hafeezur Rehman suggested that people would have to trust and adopt modern technology as it was moving very fast into all walks of life. \u201cWe are already behind the world. While we are striving for 5G in the country, China is now talking about 6G,\u201d he said. He also talked about the challenges of posed by Artificial Intelligence. \u201cAI is being used for fake audio and video messages,\u201d he remarked. He said that the PSARB rules were almost ready, after the registration of relevant companies the low-orbit satellite-based internet would be launched in Pakistan in near future. \u201cBut along with these, we have to look at the aspect of sovereignty and security of Pakistani data,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cWe have to ensure safe use of the internet and social media and the safety of citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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