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Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. PHOTO: APPLICATION
LAHORE:
Minister of Planning, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, has warned that digital misinformation and disinformation have become major global threats, emphasizing the need to strengthen digital resilience through education, awareness and strict cybersecurity measures.
Addressing a panel discussion titled “Building Digital Resilience” at Afkar-e-Taza – Thinkfest 2026, held on Saturday at Alhamra, the minister said that while digital transformation had created vast opportunities, it had also generated serious challenges for states and individuals.
He said safe city projects and digital surveillance systems had improved urban security.
