The federal cabinet has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026, introducing a unified national approach to information security as the country faces a growing threat from cyberattacks and digital security breaches. The framework is aimed at establishing common information security standards across Pakistan, providing government departments, public-sector organizations, and private institutions with a consistent set of requirements for protecting sensitive information and digital systems. Under the new framework, national authorities will define mandatory information security requirements and auditing controls designed to improve compliance, accountability, and cyber resilience across institutions. The initiative is also expected to address differences in security standards currently followed by public and private organizations by introducing a nationally agreed benchmark for information security. The approval of the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026 marks another step towards establishing nationwide cybersecurity standards and strengthening the protection of Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.