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After a challenging four-year ban, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has returned to European skies, marking a pivotal moment in its history. On January 10, 2025, the first flight from Islamabad landed in Paris, signaling a fresh start for the struggling carrier and renewed hope for its passengers.   Read more https://lnkd.in/d49eEdFT #AviationEconomy #TravelAndTrade #TourismBoost #AviationStrategy #GlobalConnectivity

Kurram District, Pakistan, stands at the crossroads of a devastating humanitarian disaster and a profound governance failure. The ongoing blockade of the Tall-Parachinar Road for over three months has plunged the region into chaos, highlighting the urgent need for action under Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16)—peace, justice, and strong institutions. The crisis in Kurram not only challenges the foundational principles of SDG 16 but also disrupts progress on multiple interconnected SDGs, such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), and SDG 4 (Quality Education).  Read more https://lnkd.in/dM_jbjsc #KurramCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #SDG16 #PeaceAndJustice #SustainableDevelopment #NoPoverty

Imagine a world where every corner of Pakistan, from bustling cities to the most remote villages, is connected to high-speed internet. That future might be closer than we think, thanks to Elon Musk’s Starlink. In an exciting development, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla, recently confirmed that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, is ready to launch in Pakistan. However, there’s one hurdle: it’s awaiting approval from the Pakistani government.   Read more https://lnkd.in/dPEARukK #StarlinkPakistan #DigitalPakistan #BridgingTheDivide #HighSpeedInternet #SpaceX #ElonMusk

Pakistan's economic future may be in jeopardy if the country fails to meet its commitments under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement, warned British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott. In a speech at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, Marriott emphasized the importance of fully implementing the economic reforms outlined in Pakistan's IMF agreement to secure essential loan disbursements.   Read more https://lnkd.in/dKCxJ8i4 #PakistanEconomy #IMFReforms #EconomicStability

In a major boost to Pakistan’s recovery from the catastrophic 2022 floods, Japan has pledged a $28 million grant aimed at improving maternal health services and enhancing flood resilience in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. This initiative is part of Japan's ongoing commitment to support Pakistan’s development and disaster management, particularly in vulnerable regions still reeling from the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history.   Read more https://lnkd.in/dM-taRxM #Pakistan #JapanAid #MaternalHealth #FloodResilience #DisasterManagement

On December 16, 2014, Pakistan witnessed one of its most devastating tragedies: seven Taliban militants stormed the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar, killing 150 people, including 134 students, most of them children of military personnel. The attackers, armed with grenades and automatic rifles, targeted students and teachers indiscriminately, leaving the nation in shock.  Read more https://lnkd.in/dnH7GMqv #APSMassacre #TTP #EhsanullahEhsan

In a significant step to strengthen law enforcement cooperation between the United States and Pakistan, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi recently met with Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker. During their meeting, the two sides discussed key plans to modernize Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), with the U.S. offering crucial support to transform the agency into a high-tech, modern force.   Read more https://lnkd.in/d4H45Nra #Pakistan #USPakistanRelations #LawEnforcement #FIA

In a major step towards tackling climate change, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing up to $35 million to help launch the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in South Asia. Located in Sheikhupura, Punjab, this cutting-edge project will convert used cooking oils and other waste oils into cleaner aviation fuel, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional jet fuel. It’s a win for both the environment and the economy, marking a pivotal moment for Pakistan and the region.   Read more https://lnkd.in/d-d-GQa9 #ClimateAction #SustainableAviationFuel #GreenEnergy #Biofuels #IFCInvestment

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Nowadays, every country including Pakistan in the world has taken cybersecurity as a serious concern due to the modern age of digital advancement. As it is constructing its digital infrastructure, the country faces many cyber security challenges that undermine its government institutions, businesses and citizens. This essay looks at current cybersecurity threats in Pakistan and gives measures that can be put in place to curb them. Pakistan experiences phishing attacks as one of the commonest cyber security threats. Here, cyber criminals deceive people into giving them confidential information like passwords, credit card numbers among other personal data by pretending to be trusted individuals or organizations. These attacks usually occur through emails, social media or phony websites which appear similar to authentic sites. Once they get hold of such information, they may use it for identity theft, financial fraud or illegal entry into crucial systems. https://thevoice.pk https://lnkd.in/dAtEhy8X #Cybersecurity