Zong convened regulators, national cyber authorities, academia, and telecom operators in Islamabad to discuss digital safety. The industry session took place during the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s national Cybersecurity Awareness Week 2026.
Participants gathered under the theme of “Building a Safe, Secure and Resilient Cyberspace.” Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar attended the event as the chief guest.
Mao Weiliang stated, “At Zong, our layered security infrastructure, robust access controls and AI-enabled 24/7 security operations strengthen our ability to detect, contain and respond to cyber threats. However, technology alone cannot guarantee security. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and every individual plays a critical role in keeping our networks secure, resilient and trusted.” Director General PKCERT, Dr. Haider Abbas, emphasised the necessity of sustained collaboration and national cyber readiness.
Brig. Muhammad Mukaram Khan, Director General CVD of the PTA, also addressed the audience. Ali Waqas, Zong’s Executive Director Information Technology, spoke on the importance of governance and data protection.
Rehan Siddiq, Head of Information Security, examined how artificial intelligence can reinforce cybersecurity measures. The discussions identified specific risks facing the country, including deepfakes, SIM fraud, and phishing.
