Tag: fake
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More than 53,000 suspicious identity cards issued to foreigners
More than 53,000 fake computerised national identity cards have been found during a crackdown against illegal aliens across the country. An investigation conducted by the Federal Ministry of Interior showed that 595 vehicles were registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on suspected identity cards of illegal foreigners returning home from Pakistan. Cases have been prepared against 7,500…
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Cases of fake notices increasing: FIA
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stated that there has been an increase in the issuance of fake notices among the public. FIA has categorically warned citizens to be aware of fake notices including emails and WhatsApp, adding that receivers of fake notices must never contact the sender either. The notices include fake details of…
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Here’s the list of illegal loan apps banned in Pakistan
The Ministry of IT and Telecom of the government responded to numerous reports and took decisive action against illegal loan apps, resulting in the banning of over 40 such applications. The severity of the issue prompted the ministry to intervene and curb the proliferation of these apps.
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Islamabad hike rape case false accusation, guy was set up: Islamabad Police
The ‘victim’ in the Margalla Hills hiking trail case has confessed to be a part of a scam group, Islamabad Police has said on Tuesday. The case turned out to be a dramatic episode with plenty of twists and turns, as revealed by police. In a statement on Twitter, the capital city police said that…
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FIA report reveals fake LLB students
Nearly 4000 students from affiliated law colleges of Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) in Multan are suspected of being “non-genuine”, according to a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) report. The FIA submitted the report to the Supreme Court on Monday, which disclosed that 3,997 individuals allegedly attempted to sit the LLB exam without ever attending classes. According…
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Pakistan Tobacco Company fears surge in smuggling, fake cigarette supply after tax hike
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has expressed serious concern over the recent mini-budget announcement, stating that new taxes on cigarettes will result in an increase in smuggling and counterfeit products in markets. Speaking to the media on Friday, PTC’s Director Legal and External Affairs, Syed Asad Shah, explained that the increase in federal excise duty (FED)…
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YouTube will let doctors apply to be labeled as ‘certified’ to avoid misinformation
In an attempt to decrease inaccurate information on the platform, YouTube said Thursday that doctors and other health care providers can apply to have their channels certified. The change will allow viewers to more easily access videos containing “high-quality health information,” YouTube said. “This is a big step towards helping people more easily find and…
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Lahore police initiates crackdown against professional beggars
On the orders of Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore, Additional IG Ghulam Mahmood Dogar, special squads of the Lahore Police have started a crackdown against habitual and professional beggars in an effort to free the provincial capital of this annoyance. In keeping with its campaign against professional panhandlers, Lahore Police has so far detained…
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Rs16 billion money laundering case: PM Shehbaz appears before court, terms case as ‘fake’
A special court in Lahore adjourned the hearing till October 8 in a Rs16 billion money laundering case filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and his son, Hamza Shehbaz. The court also directed the lawyer to submit additional details on the acquittal plea by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz…
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How to identify and protect your mobile from cyber attacks
Smartphones are ideal targets for hackers as they contain so much personal information all in one place, from email and phone contacts to banking and social media details. This information can be used by hackers to steal identities, sell them on the dark web, and perform a variety of other cybercrimes. Cybercriminals are always refining their…