Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
#StopRansomware: Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Fund DPRK Malicious Cyber Activities
DNA NEW YOUR: This Cyber security Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and various ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories detail historically and recently observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see all #StopRansomware advisories and to learn about other ransomware threats and no-cost resources. The United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Cyber securityRead More
NA Speaker greets APNS office bearers
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (DNA): National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Tuesday emphasized the crucial role of media in combating the spread of false information, urging them to take responsibility for preventing dissemination of fake news to avoid harmful effects on society. He congratulated the newly elected officials of All Pakistan Newspapers Society [APNS] and called for unbiased dissemination of information and urged media organizations to foster inclusion and tolerance. The Speaker also highlighted the media’s role in addressing economic and social problems facing the country, combating moral decline, intolerance,Read More
Experts stress a review of Afghanistan policy
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 /DNA/ – Experts urged the Government of Pakistan to review its Afghanistan policy in light of the recent 7 developments in Afghanistan. They were speaking at a roundtable discussion jointly organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) and the Area Study Centre, University of Peshawar. The participants of the roundtable were of the view that the rapid pace of developments in Afghanistan culminating in the rise of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan had necessitated a shift in Pakistan’s policy towards Afghanistan. They cautioned against usingRead More
Asad Umar, Shah Mehmood hold ‘breakfast meeting’ with foreign diplomats in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Secretary General Asad Umar on Tuesday told envoys in Islamabad that the party is seeking free and fair elections to end political instability in the country. The PTI leaders held a “breakfast meeting” with the diplomatic corps in Islamabad organised by Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins. The ambassadors of European and Muslim countries were also present during the meeting. “We exchanged views on the regional and overall political situation of the country during the meeting,” QureshiRead More
Deputy Commissioner Attock plants sapling on Int’l Forest Day
FROM QAZI SHOAIB KHAN DNA ATTOCK (MARCH-21): Deputy Commissioner Attock Rao Atif Raza on Tuesday while planting a sampling on the International Forest Day here in Attock has said that people should play their active role to make tree plantation drive a successful event in order to maintain natural environment for their next generation. He was expressing these views after kicking off the tree planation campaign on the impressive ceremony held on the eve of International Forest Day celebrations here along the Ghazi Barotha Water Channel. Among others, the ceremonyRead More
Ramadan 2023: When will holy month start in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Monday forecast that there is a strong possibility that the crescent for Ramadan 2023 will be sighted on the evening of March 22 (Wednesday). The update was shared by the Met department’s Climate Data Processing Centre. This means the first of Ramadan is likely to fall on Thursday, March 23 in Pakistan. According to the climate record, the weather is expected to be fair and partly cloudy in most parts of the country during the Ramadan moon sighting time. Earlier, chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz hadRead More