A new investigative report published by Israeli newspaper Haaretz has alleged that teachers critical of the government in Israel have been subjected to surveillance and monitoring through a secret unit operating within the education ministry. Read More: ‘Teachers‘ role critical in overcoming divides in society’ According to the report, the alleged unit has been tasked with monitoring […]
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Sindh urges border surveillance amid Nipah virus outbreak in India
Seeking to enhance border surveillance, the Sindh Health Services department has urged the authorities to ensure early detection of any suspected Nipah virus (NiV) case arriving through international travel or exhibiting unexplained encephalitis, amid surfacing of Nipah virus in neighbouring India. The health department said this in an alert on Nipah virus outbreak in West […]
First phase of Karachi Safe City Project to launch in two months
KARACHI: The first phase of the Karachi Safe City Project is set to be formally launched within two months, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday, as trial operations of the surveillance system are already underway. Read More: Officials visit Karachi Safe City Project Speaking at a meeting at the Chief Minister House, […]
Peshawar Safe City project to be completed by end of January
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Safe City project is set to be completed by January 31, officials said on Tuesday, as part of a broader initiative to strengthen surveillance and law-enforcement capabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read More: Safe city project launched in Peshawar after 18-year delay A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reviewed the province-wide rollout of […]
Mandatory phone app sparks debate over privacy and trust
Imagine waking up to discover that your smartphone has gained a permanent new feature: a government-issued app that cannot be removed. Installed by default and immune to deletion, it operates quietly in the background, raising concerns about who controls personal devices and the data they hold. Read more: Islamabad to launch mobile app for citizen safety Such […]
Unchecked state surveillance threatens privacy and democracy
Global digital authoritarianism is on the rise, with governments increasingly using surveillance technologies to monitor citizens without oversight. Countries like Pakistan and South Korea illustrate how state powers can intrude into private lives, often under the guise of national security. Read More: Virtual Threat Real Harm- Technology and Gender-Based Violence Such surveillance threatens fundamental rights, including privacy, […]
UN nations sign first cybercrime treaty
HANOI – More than 60 countries signed the first-ever United Nations treaty on cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, marking a historic step toward building global cooperation against online criminal activity. However, the treaty has drawn sharp criticism from tech companies and human rights groups, who warn it could lead to increased state surveillance and misuse […]
Dubai Police Roll Out Biometric Tunnel That Identifies People by Gait in 5 Seconds
DUBAI — Dubai Police have unveiled a cutting-edge biometric tunnel that can identify people by their walk and body movements in about five seconds, officials said. The system uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse a person’s “motion fingerprint” — the unique way they move — including arm swing, foot pattern and overall walking […]
Dengue surveillance being carried out in Lahore
LAHORE: Anti-dengue drive launched by the district administration is in full swing as surveillance is being carried out at various points in the provincial capital. Additional Deputy Commissioner Shahid Abbas Kathia on Saturday visited the Bata factory, Batapur, where he checked staff working in streets for indoor surveillance. He observed the attendance and performance of […]
Big Brother-style surveillance gives new insight into Amazon’s hidden wildlife
Scientists are deploying ultra-sensitive sensors in the Amazon to collect images and sounds of the rainforest’s rich biodiversity in real time, in an effort to track preservation efforts. The Big Brother-style Providence Project was launched two years ago by French scientist Michel Andre of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and Mamiraua Sustainable Development Institute in […]