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KARACHI, July 31: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has warned investors against a fraudulent online campaign falsely claiming the company has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based investment platform offering guaranteed weekly returns of up to Rs500,000. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, AHL said a …

KARACHI:July 29,2026: Google has introduced Selfie Video Sign-In, a new account verification feature that gives users another secure way to access their accounts while helping protect against deepfakes, impersonation, and unauthorized access. The new feature offers an additional recovery option for users who are locked out of their accounts or …

ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: The GSMA brought together senior representatives from Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, regulators, industry, and development partners to accelerate the country’s Digital Pakistan 2030 agenda. During the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable, participants discussed practical steps to strengthen Pakistan’s digital transformation and build on …

KARACHI, July 29, 2026: Pakistan must strengthen its digital infrastructure and encourage closer collaboration between the public and private sectors to build a competitive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, PTML Chief Technology and AI Officer Awais Vohra said at the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable. Speaking during the session, “Building …

KARACHI, July 29, 2026: Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company BingX has launched a dedicated Trust Center to strengthen transparency, enhance security, and reinforce user confidence. The platform brings together the company’s Proof of Reserves, a $150 million Shield Fund, internationally recognized security certifications, and its eight-year operational track record. The …

KARACHI July 2,2026 : Visa has launched the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a new cybersecurity solution that helps financial institutions detect cyber threats early and prevent fraud before financial losses occur. The platform uses the same cybersecurity capabilities Visa employs to protect its global payments network. It combines cyber …

KARACHI July 1 ,2026: The federal government has directed all public and private sector organizations to establish fully functional Cyber Security Operations Centres (SOCs) within the next six months to strengthen Pakistan’s cyber defenses against emerging digital threats. The directive was announced by Dr. Haider Abbas, Director General of the …

KARACHI, June 23, 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, signed a strategic partnership with US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. The bank took this step to strengthen its digital security and ensure a safer, Shariah-compliant banking experience. Moreover, Resecurity will provide Digital Risk Monitoring (DRM) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) …

ISLAMABAD, May 20, 2026: PTCL and Ufone have achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification for 2026. As a result, both companies have further strengthened their payment card data security and aligned their systems with global cybersecurity standards. Risk Associates, a globally recognized PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), awarded the certification after …

Pakistan recently unveiled plans to launch a national data exchange layer along with Pakistan stack and sectoral stacks this year.