“The war we faced in May was not purely conventional; it involved both cyberattacks and armed conflict,” 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.
“I urge our youth to stay vigilant about cybersecurity, and we aim to make cyberspace safer, especially for children and women,” Shaza stated, stressing that the demand for stronger cyber protections grows with advancing technology.
Speaking at the ‘Next Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop and Telecom Cybersecurity Award 2024-25’, she added, “We are moving towards a Digital Pakistan. PTA is actively working on cybersecurity, and internet connectivity will further improve with two new submarine cables.”
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.
“But we need Amendments in the Telecom Act regarding right of way,” 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.
“We are already behind the world. While we are striving for 5G in the country, China is now talking about 6G,” he said.
He also talked about the challenges of posed by Artificial Intelligence. “AI is being used for fake audio and video messages,” 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.
“But along with these, we have to look at the aspect of sovereignty and security of Pakistani data,” he said, adding, “We have to ensure safe use of the internet and social media and the safety of citizens.”
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