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Fake News
Opinion

Fake News and Disinformation: Emerging Cybersecurity Threats

“Fake news” refers to fabricated information that imitates legitimate news media in form, but not in intent or process. Unlike reputable journalism, fake news sources lack established editorial standards and fact-checking protocols that ensure accuracy and credibility. Fake news overlaps with two related concepts: (Source: David M. J. Lazer et […]

Gaza
Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Israel for violating Gaza peace agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives, calling upon the international community to take immediate and effective measures to halt the aggression. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the […]

MDCAT
Pakistan

Universities to face action over MDCAT irregularities or paper leaks

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday urged provincial authorities and universities to ensure a free, fair and transparent Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) scheduled for October 26, 2025. Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council […]

Lahore
Education

BISE Lahore introduces biometric attendance system for exams

LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Tuesday launched a biometric attendance system for students appearing in examinations, in a bid to enhance transparency and prevent impersonation. A spokesperson for the board said the new system has been rolled out during the ongoing Intermediate Second Annual […]

Pakistan’s internet slowdown
Opinion

Pakistan’s Internet Crisis Exposes a Fragile Digital Backbone Amid Global Connectivity Woes

While Pakistan continues to struggle with persistent internet slowdowns and connectivity degradation, the world’s largest cloud infrastructure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), also faced a global outage this week — underlining a deeper truth: the world’s internet, from Silicon Valley to Islamabad, rests on fragile digital foundations. Pakistan’s Internet Feels Like […]