ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has developed its very first secure mobile phone which will be able to defend the user from data stealing and hacking of the device.
The phone is a result of a pilot project conducted by the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) and has been specially designed for government officials. The device’s hardware and software have both been developed locally in Pakistan.
Officials said that the phone does not have access to the internet and runs on a pre-installed operating system. It thus lowers the chance of hacking to a great extent.
They also said that every app on the phone is developed locally and the device will work with SIM cards from any Pakistan-based telecom operator.
NTC officials mentioned that the device does not have any backup option so that if it is stolen or there is a security breach, no one will be able to get the data from the device.
Moreover, they said that any conversation done using this phone cannot be listened to or recorded by anyone, thus, making sure that all secret communications in government departments are safe.
This invention places Pakistan on the path to achieving independence in terms of digital sovereignty and cybersecurity.
Pakistani application developers cross great milestone in IT sector
Moreover, Pakistani application developers crossed a major milestone of successfully launching 1,053 mobile applications in 2024.
Pakistan’s emergence as an emerging mobile application developer hub in the region is a great achievement for the IT sector. Thanks to the conducive environment of SIFC, significant progress has been made in Pakistan’s IT sector. The global demand for Pakistani mobile applications on ‘Android’ and ‘iOS’ platforms has increased, which is a testament to the global acceptance of Pakistani application developers.
In the year 2024, 764 Android and 289 iOS applications were launched by Pakistani developers. Pakistan has achieved a new global position in the IT sector, leaving behind countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, and Egypt.
The global popularity of Pakistani mobile applications has restored the confidence of foreign investors, and SIFC policies are playing a key role in accelerating investment and growth in Pakistan’s IT sector.
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