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