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Youth from Six Regions Attend Cybersecurity Workshop in Peshawar
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PESHAWAR: In a significant step toward digital inclusion, the Youth Awareness & Development Organisation (YADO) convened a comprehensive session on Digital Safety & Cybercrime Awareness gathering young participants from Waziristan, Orakzai, Khyber, Bajaur, Peshawar, and Balochistan.
With internet access expanding rapidly across Pakistan, youth in remote and underserved areas are increasingly exposed to online risks with limited guidance on how to navigate them. Recognizing this gap, YADO designed the session to provide hands-on, practical knowledge tailored to the challenges young people face online.
The session covered critical areas including, Identifying cyber threats & online scams, Protecting personal data & privacy, Safe social media practices and Reporting cybercrime incidents.
The session was facilitated by Advocate Javeria Durrani, a legal expert specializing in cyber law and digital rights. Through case studies and interactive Q&A, she helped participants understand their rights and responsibilities in digital spaces. “The law is there to protect you, but awareness is the first line of defense,” Advocate Durrani told.
CEO YADO khayal Zaman in his opening remarks said Knowing how to secure your data and report abuse can prevent long-term harm. emphasized that digital literacy is no longer optional. He said An increasingly digital world means our youth need more than just internet access. They need the skills to use it safely. He Further said A student in Bajaur or Balochistan should have the same cybersecurity awareness as someone in a major city. Guest were given Shielda and participants were given participation certificates in the end of the session.
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Police Chief Directs Foolproof Security Measures Ahead of Muharram
Our Correspondent
Karachi: Karachi Police Chief Azad Khan, presided over a consultative meeting at the Karachi Police Office to review security preparedness and finalize arrangements aimed at ensuring the peaceful observance of Muharram-ul-Haram across the metropolis. The meeting was attended by zonal DIGs, DIG Traffic, district SSPs, prominent Shia scholars, organizers of Majalis and processions.
During the meeting, religious scholars and procession organizers appreciated Karachi Police for its cooperation and the security and traffic arrangements implemented during previous years. They also presented a number of recommendations to further improve facilitation and security measures for Muharram. They highlighted issues relating to procession entry points, issuance of permits, road repairs, encroachments, traffic flow and electricity load-shedding. Taking notice of the concerns, the Karachi police chief directed officers concerned to coordinate closely with the civil administration and relevant departments to address the issues on a priority basis.
AIG Karachi emphasized the need for effective implementation of all NOCs and procession permits, directing officers to ensure that all security arrangements remain fully operational in accordance with the approved security plan. He also ordered strict legal action against terrorists, criminal elements and any individuals attempting to disrupt peace during Muharram.
The police chief further directed that comprehensive security measures be adopted for religious scholars and other vulnerable individuals, while ensuring close coordination among all stakeholders to maintain law and order and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic throughout the city.
To enhance preparedness and ensure security, It was decided that advanced digital surveillance systems would be utilized for monitoring central processions and other sensitive areas as part of a comprehensive security framework. Security arrangements for all Majalis and processions will be further strengthened through coordinated efforts involving the district administration, law enforcement agencies and relevant civic departments.
