TV channel transmission hijack raises alarm as Pakistan depends on 90–95% foreign technology

TV channel transmission hijack raises alarm as Pakistan depends on 90–95% foreign technology

Islamabad: Pakistan’s national digital infrastructure came under serious scrutiny after officials revealed that 90–95% of the country’s core technology, including hardware, software and firmware, is imported, exposing the country to potential cyber vulnerabilities. The disclosure was made during a parliamentary briefing on cyber security following the recent hijacking of National channels transmissions, which raised alarm among lawmakers. During…