𝗗𝗚 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗮𝘀 (𝗧𝗜), 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – The Director General of the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT), Dr. Haider Abbas(TI), has been awarded the prestigious PTA Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing Pakistan's cybersecurity and enhancing the nation’s position in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) rankings. This award reflects Dr. Abbas’s dedicated efforts to strengthen Pakistan's digital resilience and foster collaboration with cybersecurity stakeholders across the country.

Dr. Abbas's leadership has been pivotal in National CERT’s mission to bolster Pakistan’s cybersecurity infrastructure, support digital security initiatives, and promote a secure online environment for all citizens. His contributions have not only elevated Pakistan’s standing internationally but have also empowered NCERT to take proactive measures in safeguarding the country’s digital ecosystem.

The PTA Award celebrates Dr. Abbas’s unwavering commitment to building a robust and secure digital landscape in Pakistan. Under his direction, National CERT continues to drive initiatives that support a cyber-secure environment, ensuring the protection of digital assets and fostering trust in Pakistan's digital economy.

This recognition reaffirms National CERT’s role as a leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to fortifying Pakistan’s digital future.