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Eight NADRA staff members have been placed on leave until the “begin of the data theft case.”

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According to specifics, more than a dozen NADRA personnel have faced disciplinary action, and eight of them have been suspended and charged.

However, due to legal actions and data protection, the names of the individuals have not been disclosed.

Prior to this, the interior ministry received a report from the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on the NADRA’s disclosure of citizen data.

The investigation revealed that from 2019 to 2023, 27 million Pakistanis’ data was pilfered with the assistance of the Nadra offices in Multan, Peshawar, and Karachi.

The JIT investigation claims that data was sold in Romania and Argentina in addition to being acquired from Multan to Peshawar and Dubai.

The study suggested disciplining a number of senior Nadra officials.

Under the direction of FIA Director Cybercrime, a joint investigative team was established to look into the March 2023 cyberattack that resulted in the access and theft of personal data belonging to civilians, including military authorities.

After the investigation was over, the JIT gave its report to Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister. In accordance with the conclusions and suggestions, the caretaker premier directed NADRA to start taking action.

The research suggests technological advancements in addition to regulatory efforts as ways to protect citizens’ data. In the meantime, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directives, the authorities have started compliance steps.

According to the paper, these steps will help ensure standard database security and improve emergency service delivery.

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11 are killed and other coal workers are injured in the Harnai blast.

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An explosion in the Shahrag neighborhood of the Harnai region of Balochistan on Friday claimed the lives of at least 11 persons and injured a number more.

Police say the explosion happened close to a car that was transporting coal mine personnel. They said that numerous injured people are in critical condition.

After arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers began gathering evidence.

Eleven laborers were confirmed dead in the explosion by the deputy commissioner of Harnai. Swat and Shangla were responsible for the majority of the fatalities and injuries.

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Ties Between Pakistan and Turkey: Pakistan Is Our Second Home Erdoğan Emine

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Emine Erdoğan, the First Lady of Turkey, has underlined the pressing need for international environmental action.
Speaking at the Environmental Sustainability event in Islamabad, Emine Erdoğan emphasized the two nations’ long-standing friendship.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz also addressed the event.

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Terrorism Out of the Nation: Security Forces Kill 13 Khwarij in Five KP Engagements

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In five separate encounters in the region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces have killed thirteen Khwarij.
ISPR reports that security personnel carried out an intelligence-based operation in the general vicinity of Khulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District, in response to the reported presence of Khwarij.
During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij Location, resultantly, Five Khwarij including Kharji Shah Gul Alias Rohani were sent to hell.
In two separate encounters in north Waziristan District, fire exchange took place between the security forces and Khwarij in general areas Dosali and Tappi. Resultantly, five Khwarij were effectively neutralized by own troops.

In another encounter that took place in Lakki Marwat District, Two Khwarij were sent to hell.

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