As the world evolves, so too do the threats that accompany it, and failing to keep pace with these changes risks leaving nations dangerously exposed. In this context, it is encouraging to see Pakistan finally move to address a long-standing and increasingly critical vulnerability: cybersecurity.

The signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Pakistan Computer Emergency Response Team (PKCERT) and the global cyber security firm Kaspersky to strengthen Pakistan’s cyber defences is a welcome, if overdue, development. Over the past few years, repeated data breaches and security lapses have compromised the personal information of Pakistani citizens, with that data subsequently exploited for fraud and other malicious activities. These incidents have........

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