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PM Shehbaz highlights role of cybersecurity in national defense

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s armed forces used autonomous systems and cybersecurity capabilities to defend the country’s borders during “Marka-e-Haq,” underscoring the growing role of advanced technology in national security.

Addressing the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo in Islamabad, Sharif said the exhibition reflected Pakistan’s ambition to become a leader in emerging technologies in the 21st century.

The prime minister said the use of technology in the security sector was a source of national pride, adding that Pakistan had made significant progress in advanced technologies, including achieving more than 60% indigenous production of drones.

Sharif credited the armed forces, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for effectively integrating modern technology during “Marka-e-Haq.” He also praised the contributions of the chief of air staff and chief of naval staff.

He said Pakistan would continue to invest in advanced technologies, including autonomous systems and cybersecurity, to strengthen its defense capabilities and safeguard national sovereignty.

Global Outage Disrupts Amazon Web Services and Major Platforms

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A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted websites, apps, and streaming platforms worldwide, exposing internet infrastructure vulnerabilities.


A massive outage affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS) caused widespread disruption across major global websites, financial apps, and media streaming services on Monday. The incident impacted platforms such as Netflix, Spotify, Slack, and several government portals that rely on AWS for cloud hosting.

Amazon confirmed that an internal network configuration error caused the downtime, affecting multiple regions including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Services began gradually returning online after several hours, though some users continued to report issues.

Cybersecurity experts said the incident highlights the risks of over-reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure. AWS powers nearly one-third of the world’s cloud-based applications, making such disruptions critical for business continuity.

In a statement, Amazon apologized for the inconvenience and pledged to “strengthen its backup and recovery systems.” Industry observers say the outage may prompt regulators to examine the resilience of cloud service providers.

Stock markets showed limited reaction, but several companies reported temporary operational losses. The event reignited discussions about decentralization and the need for multi-cloud strategies in the digital economy.