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Minister for Planning and 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 cyber security measures.
During a panel discussion titled “Building Digital Resilience” at the Afkar-e-Taza – Thinkfest 2026, held at Alhamra, on Saturday, the minister said that while digital transformation had created enormous opportunities, it had also created serious challenges for both states and individuals.
He said secure city projects and digital surveillance systems had improved city security.
