President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed the need for effective measures to strengthen the country's cyber security in view of the expeditiously changing situation of the world.

Chairing a briefing regarding Air University in Islamabad, he said the universities should focus on the emerging technologies to combat the future security challenges.

The President said the universities must also work for promotion of information technology, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and block-chain technology.

He said steps are being taken to train the youth to increase IT exports in the country.