𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗧𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for information sharing, mutual cooperation, and coordination to address cybersecurity challenges in Pakistan. The MoU was signed by Dr. Mukaram Khan, Director Cyber Vigilance Division, PTA, and Mr. Altaf Ur Rehman, Director Labs, National CERT, in the presence of Director General National CERT, Dr. Haider Abbas, TI, and Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, HI (M). The agreement emphasizes the importance of timely and structured communication between the two organizations to identify and counter cyber threats. By working together, National CERT and PTA aim to create streamlined processes that ensure swift and effective responses to incidents impacting national digital infrastructure.

This collaboration lays the groundwork for collective efforts to strengthen the security of Pakistan’s digital infrastructure by leveraging expertise, sharing intelligence, and improving response strategies against cyber threats. It reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding the nation’s critical information systems and ensuring the reliability of the digital ecosystem amidst an evolving threat environment.

The partnership represents a significant milestone in advancing coordinated cybersecurity measures and promoting a safe, secure, and resilient digital landscape for all stakeholders across the country.