Pakistan is included in the top-tier countries in the latest Global Cybersecurity Index. The government is ranked in tier 1 in the International Telecommunications Union’s Global Cybersecurity Index.
Tier 1, the highest of the five tiers and labelled “role-modelling” has a score of 95 to 100, and features 46 countries. In the previous edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index report, Pakistan ranked 79.
State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Fatima Shaza Khwaja hailed the inclusion of Pakistan in the top tier. She said it is good news for Pakistan’s telecommunication and IT industry.
The minister addressing the latest development asserted that Pakistan’s legal, technical, and skills development is a role model for other countries. Pakistan was at the 79th spot now it is among the top 46 countries.
“The Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 shows significant improvements by countries that are implementing essential legal measures, plans, capacity building initiatives, and cooperation frameworks, especially in strengthening incident response capabilities,” the report quoted Khawaja as saying.
“Pakistan has performed exceptionally well in the latest ranking and has been placed in Tier 1, alongside countries like the United States, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia.
She said: “It is an honor for the nation and the IT industry that Pakistan is now included in the top tiers of cybersecurity,”.
Shaza also acknowledged the facilitation of and collective efforts of different departments, including Pakistan Telecommunication, the Special Investment Facilitation Council, the Ministry of Planning Commission, the Ministry of Defence, law enforcement agencies, and the Federal Investigative Agency, in achieving this milestone.
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She expressed gratitude to the provinces and all stakeholders for their contributions and support in strengthening Pakistan’s cybersecurity infrastructure and promoting digital advancement across the country. The minister mentioned that Google has invested in Pakistan and plans to manufacture Chromebooks in the country. She said Islamabad is set to become a ”Model Digital City”, aiming to integrate advanced technology for the benefit of residents