PKCERT was established to counter the growing cyber threats and hacking attempts targeting various public sector entities.
The Government of Pakistan on 11 March 2024 announced the formation of the country's first National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).
[1] The development was aimed at keeping Pakistan's cyberspace safe from emerging threats and hacking attempts targeting public sector institutions.
[2][3] The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan approved the Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) Rule 2023 on 17 July 2023.
[5] The primary objective of these CERT teams at both the national and sectoral levels is to enhance Pakistan's overall cyber security posture and resilience.