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Pakistan Issues Critical Cyber Alert

Pakistan Issues Critical Cyber Alert After 74,000 Firewalls Are Compromised

Pakistan’s National CERT has issued a critical alert after nearly 74,000 Fortinet FortiGate firewalls were compromised across 194 countries. Government institutions, banks, telecom operators, energy firms and critical infrastructure organizations have been directed to secure internet-facing firewalls and SSL VPN systems. Administrative credentials were reportedly exposed, increasing the risk of unauthorized network access. Immediate security updates, password resets, multi-factor authentication and system investigations have been recommended.

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Turkcell Invited to Invest in Pakistan’s 5G and Digital Infrastructure

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Turkcell Invited to Invest in Pakistan’s 5G and Digital Infrastructure

Pakistan–Türkiye digital cooperation is being strengthened as a proposed Pakistan–Türkiye Digital Corridor has been presented to Turkcell. The company has been invited to invest in Pakistan’s telecom and digital infrastructure, including 5G deployment, telecom equipment manufacturing and technology transfer. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul.

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Europe’s Top Court Upholds €4.1 Billion Google Android Fine

Europe’s top court has upheld a €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, ruling that the tech giant used its Android operating system to restrict competition. The penalty, originally imposed by the European Commission in 2018 and slightly reduced in 2022, remains the largest antitrust fine ever issued against Google. The company said the ruling overlooks its investment in keeping Android open, interoperable, and free.

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FBR Imposes Additional 30% Duty on Used Vehicle Imports

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose an additional 30% Regulatory Duty on the commercial import of used vehicles from July 1, 2026. According to the latest notification, the new duty will be charged in addition to the Regulatory Duty already imposed under SRO 1064(I)/2026, increasing the overall import cost of used vehicles.

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