Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Microsoft users warned of potential cyber attacks
ISLAMABAD: Users of Microsoft have been alerted to potential cyber threats targeting their accounts and login credentials, putting sensitive information at risk, The News reported on Saturday. An advisory issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team, operating under the Cabinet Division, warned about cyber attacks aimed at breaching networks through Microsoft Windows systems. The advisory emphasised that hackers may exploit vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access to networks and confidential data. Hackers do not even need to open any file to gain access, while Microsoft has not yet released anRead More
Tarar discusses strengthening of media coop with Turkish Presidency’s Communications head
ISTANBUL, Dec 14 (APP/DNA): Federal Minister of Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Saturday met Turkish Presidency’s Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun and discussed important issues including strengthening cooperation in the media sector, promoting public diplomacy and eliminating Islamophobia. They also discussed measures to counter disinformation and misinformation, exchanged media delegations, and prepared joint productions. They also agreed to telecast Turkish dramas like Ertugrul Ghazi in Pakistan, including a joint broadcast of PTV and Turkish state TV “TRT.” Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the TurkishRead More
Mahmood Achakzai urges PTI to delay civil disobedience movement
ISLAMABAD, DEC 14: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to postpone its planned civil disobedience movement. In conversation with Geo News on Saturday, Achakzai, who is the president of the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), emphasised the importance of dialogue with the government to resolve the country’s pressing issues. Achakzai stressed that discussions should focus on a clear roadmap for when the government will step down. He said: “If problems can be resolved through dialogue, there’s nothing better than that. However,Read More
Pakistan Navy Chief meets top Bahraini leadership to enhance defense cooperation
ISLAMABAD, 14 DEC /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, called on the highest civil and military leadership during an official visit to Bahrain. The Naval Chief held meetings with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. During these meetings, discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and reinforcing the historic ties between Bahrain and Pakistan. The King appreciated Pakistan Navy’s role and commitment to regional maritime securityRead More
Khalil Haqqani death likely to fuel rifts within Afghan ranks, damage Pakistan influence
Shamim Shahid Targeting Afghanistan Intetim government minister for refugees and mind behind notorious Terrorist group Haqqani network has generated stock of questions. Since return of Taliban into power Khalil Haqqani become third most important figure targeted by suicide bomber inside his most guarded ministerial complex at Kabul. In the wake of prolonged links, Pakistan likely to face decline in its influence in war devastated Afghanistan. Not only it claimed but even Taliban high command has blamed the Islamic States ( IS) also called Daeesh for carrying out suicide attack against KhalilRead More