Thousands of Pakistanis—including federal ministers and senior officials—are reportedly affected by an ongoing breach of personal data, now available for sale online, Express News reported.
Data available for purchase includes mobile SIM owners’ addresses, call logs, copies of national identity cards, and abroad‑travel details. The records span a wide range of individuals, from federal ministers to PTA spokespersons, and extend across government tiers.
Despite a similar warning issued by Express News on October 12 last year, the illicit trade continues, with weak enforcement failing to stem the leak. Authorities including PTA and NCCIA have remained largely silent—despite assurances that offending websites were shut down.
:According to the report, dozens of sites are offering sensitive