Commerce Desk
Islamabad: Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology services enterprise, hosted regulators, national cyber authorities, academia and telecom operators to strengthen collaboration on securing the country’s digital future. The industry session was part of the PTA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2026, themed “Building a Safe, Secure and Resilient Cyberspace.” PTA’s Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar attended as chief guest, alongside officials from PKCERT, the Ministry of IT & Telecom and other bodies.
Zong CTO Mao Weiliang stressed that cybersecurity must be built into 5G, AI and digital transformation, noting that technology alone is not enough and security is a shared responsibility. PKCERT’s Dr. Haider Abbas highlighted national cyber readiness, while PTA’s Brig. Dr. Muhammad Mukaram Khan called for a safer digital Pakistan. Zong executives discussed data protection, AI’s role in security and the need to secure AI systems. Participants focused on collective action against phishing, SIM fraud and deepfakes.
Throughout the week, Zong also promoted safe digital practices among customers and employees, reaffirming its commitment to working with regulators and partners to protect digital trust.
