On 19th July 2024 a major Global IT outage occurred due to an error in a software update from CrowdStrike. This event known as the “2024 CrowdStrike incident” or “Y2K24” was a significant moment in IT history. The disruption affected 674,620 direct relationships between CrowdStrike, Microsoft and their customers and indirectly impacted over 49 million, […]
Author: Muhammad Asad Ul Rehman
The writer is a Cyber Security Expert at Cyber Security of Pakistan.
TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud’s leaked call exposes vicious terror plots in Pakistan
TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud’s leaked call exposes vicious terror plots in Pakistan. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is determined to ruin the peace of Pakistan through target killings and bombings and plunging the country into chaos. Recently, a phone call of Noor Wali Mehsud, the head of the banned TTP, has been leaked in […]
Making Pakistan climate resilient through tradition and innovation
Pakistan stands at a critical point in its environmental journey and is facing pressing challenges from climate change impacts exacerbated by rapid urbanization and industrial growth. As we address these challenges, integrating traditional knowledge and practices with modern conservation efforts emerges as a promising pathway towards building climate resilience nationwide. Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and […]
Treacherous coup attempt: July 15, 2016
On the night of July 15, 2016, a treacherous coup attempt was carried out aiming to overthrow the democratically elected government of Türkiye. The Fetullahist Terrorist Organisation’s coup attempt began with the blockade of bridges in Istanbul and tanks taking to the streets. Many state institutions and organizations, notably the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, […]
Book review: The Pakistan paradox instability and resilience by Christophe Jaffrelot
Christophe Jaffrelot holds the Avantha Chair in Indian Politics and Sociology at the King’s India Institute. He holds the position of Overseas Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in addition to teaching politics and history of South Asia at Sciences Po in Paris. He is the senior editor of the Hurst book series […]
US criticized for rejecting Pakistani refugees despite UNHCR referrals
ISLAMABAD – The Sources have claimed that the US government has systematically refused to accept Pakistani refugees who have fled their country to escape alleged atrocities committed by the Pakistani army and intelligence agencies. Despite obtaining refugee status, almost all cases referred to the United States Refugee Admissions Program USRAP by United Nations High Commissioner […]
List of Israeli Products in Pakistan and Their Local Alternatives
Recent controversy surrounding McDonald’s has sparked discussions after its Israeli franchise announced it was providing free meals to the Israeli army. This incident has led many consumers to question whether global brands should be held accountable for their involvement in humanitarian crises, particularly in Gaza. The Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) movement is a non-violent […]
COP 29: Shaping the future of global climate action
As the world continues to grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change, COP 29 stands as a pivotal moment in the global effort to forge a sustainable and resilient future. This conference is set to bring together nations, experts, and activists from around the world to negotiate, strategize, and commit to actionable solutions for […]