The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs was hacked late Thursday night, prompting swift action from authorities. A ministry spokesperson confirmed the breach, clarifying that any posts made during the incident are not affiliated with the ministry and should be disregarded by the public.
Efforts to recover the compromised account are currently underway, with relevant cybersecurity agencies informed of the situation. Federal Minister for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, also acknowledged the breach via her own official X account, voicing concern over the incident and underscoring the need for strengthened digital safeguards.
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The hacking comes amid heightened cyber threat alerts. The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (PakCERT) had previously warned government institutions of potential cyberattacks, especially in light of rising tensions between Pakistan and India, and had urged strict adherence to enhanced security protocols.
A formal investigation into the breach has been launched, with cybersecurity teams actively working to secure the ministry’s account and prevent similar incidents moving forward.
