The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has foiled an attempt to illegally obtain Pakistani citizenship, arresting four individuals, including an Afghan national. According to an FIA spokesperson, the Anti-Corruption Circle Peshawar carried out the operation in coordination with the NADRA Regional Office Peshawar. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sadiqullah, Samiullah, Fayyaz Khan, and Younus Khan. The spokesperson …

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement outlining arrangements and facilities for Hajj 2026, ensuring smooth management and services for Pakistani pilgrims. The agreement was signed in Jeddah by Dr. Abdul Fattah Al-Mishat, Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah, and Dr. Syed Ata-ur-Rehman, Pakistan’s Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs. The signing ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a contempt of court petition filed against Justice Saman Rifaat. The petition, submitted by advocate Kulsoom Khaliq, was declared non-maintainable by Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, who issued a written order yesterday. The court upheld objections raised by the Registrar’s Office and refrained from imposing a heavy fine on the petitioner, showing judicial restraint. …

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of 48 paisa per unit in electricity prices, according to an official notification issued today. The reduction comes under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism and will be applied to bills for the current month. The cut in tariffs will benefit all electricity consumers nationwide, including K-Electric customers. NEPRA estimates …

Parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the Senate of Pakistan, Senator Sherry Rehman, reminded the House about the need for national consensus and constitutional integrity during today’s Senate debate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Speaking on the floor of the House, Senator Rehman said that “The PPP has always stood strong in protecting peoples rights and that …

Islamabad Police held a prestigious ceremony at the Police Lines to honor officers recognized for their bravery and sacrifices in the line of duty. The event was attended by Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, Sayed Ali Nasir Rizvi, as the chief guest, along with senior officials, awardees, and their families. During the ceremony, the courage and dedication of police officers were …

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar tabled the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Senate today, following the federal cabinet’s approval of the draft earlier in the day. The bill was presented during a session chaired by Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani. At the request of the law minister, the chair suspended the routine agenda to allow immediate introduction of the …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has dismantled a major drug network allegedly run by a woman and her daughters, which was supplying narcotics to young people in Lahore’s upscale neighbourhoods, including DHA. According to ANF officials, the operation was carried out on the basis of credible intelligence. The network was reportedly involved in the distribution of cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis (weed) and …

The opposition in the Senate held an emergency huddle on Saturday to finalise its strategy over the federal cabinet’s approval of the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The meeting, chaired by Barrister Ali Zafar, discussed whether to reject the bill outright or propose further amendments and changes to it. The session was attended by the PTI-nominated Leader of the …

A two-thirds majority in both the National Assembly and Senate is required to pass a constitutional amendment in Pakistan, meaning the government needs 224 votes in the National Assembly and 64 votes in the Senate to approve the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to the current party position in the Senate, the treasury benches collectively hold 61 votes. The PPP is …

The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) on Saturday announced its support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment and expressed willingness to cooperate with the government on national reconciliation initiatives. The decision was made during a high-level consultative meeting of the party, chaired by Senior Vice President Chaudhry Salik Hussain. He briefed the parliamentary party on his recent meeting with the Prime Minister …

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday ordered the arrest and production of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, over their persistent non-appearance in court proceedings. The order was issued during the hearing of the 4 October protest case registered against PTI leaders and others. The ATC, presided over by Judge Tahir Abbas Supra, …

Pakistan and Iran as two brotherly Muslim countries share steadfast commitment for global peace and unity of Muslim Ummah, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said today as Speaker of the Parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, along with a delegation, called on him. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed …

Quaid e Azam University, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics ( PIDE) and the University of Cambridge and its affiliate, Cambridge Enterprise Ltd respectively, in a major step toward boosting the Uraan Pakistan implementation, have signed two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in London. The events were witnessed by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, who …

The Virtual Women Police Station has arrested a rickshaw driver accused of repeatedly harassing a female college student in Lahore’s Defence B area, following a complaint received on the 15 helpline. According to a Safe City Authority spokesperson, the student’s family reported the harassment incident, prompting the immediate dispatch of a police team to the location. The victim’s father stated …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has launched a comprehensive upgrade of its record management system on the directions of Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, introducing a series of modern and technology-driven reforms to streamline the handling and security of court records. According to details, the new system has been implemented to align LHC’s record management with international standards, focusing on transparency, …

The Punjab Social Welfare Department has launched a new mobile application, “Assistive Devices and Wheelchair”, enabling persons with disabilities to apply for wheelchairs and other assistive equipment from the comfort of their homes. The initiative has been rolled out under the Punjab Chief Minister’s digital vision to provide one-click access to services for persons with disabilities. According to the Social …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentary Party in the Senate has rejected the draft of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, terming it “suspicious” and alleging that the government is attempting to push it through without due parliamentary process. A meeting of the PTI’s Senate Parliamentary Party, chaired by Parliamentary Leader Senator Ali Zafar, was attended by Senators Allama Nasir Abbas, Noorul …

ISLAMABAD (Internews):  The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan hosted the Sangam Gala 2025. Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Investment, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute, and Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination attended the event, …

The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, on Friday seized over 42,200 litters of smuggled Iranian diesel worth over Rs. 12 million in a successful operation against the illegal storage and sale of smuggled Iranian diesel along the Northern Bypass, Karachi. Acting on credible intelligence, Customs teams launched a coordinated operation under the supervision of senior officers during early hours to …

A man was killed during an alleged police encounter in the Badaber area of Peshawar, officials said today. According to police, the deceased was an alleged suspect who was killed during an exchange of fire. However, the victim’s family has rejected the police account, claiming that he was taken from his home by police personnel and later died as a …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized narcotics worth more than Rs184.3 million in a series of coordinated operations across various cities and in the vicinity of educational institutions, arresting seven suspects, according to an ANF spokesperson. In six separate raids, the ANF recovered a total of 208.3 kilograms of drugs, including heroin, hashish and cannabis oil. A special crackdown was …

The Punjab government has signed an agreement with the Tanzeem-ul-Madaris Ahl-e-Sunnat Pakistan to gradually transfer control of 177 seminaries and 330 mosques previously linked with the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). According to media reports, the move aims to bring these institutions under mainstream religious and legal oversight following concerns over extremism and non-compliance with state regulations. A memorandum issued by …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police has received a fresh consignment of advanced weaponry and surveillance equipment modelled on modern US-style long-range targeting systems, aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism capacity in the province. At a ceremony held at the Central Police Office in Peshawar, Inspector General of Police Dr Zulfiqar Hameed handed over the equipment to district units. The new gear includes thermal …

The Lahore High Court has ordered strict action against smoke-emitting vehicles as part of efforts to curb rising smog levels in the provincial capital. During the hearing of a smog control case, the judge directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure its officers conduct on-road monitoring. The court remarked that EPA directors must be present on roads to personally …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismissed 10 officials and staff members on charges of corruption, poor investigation and absenteeism as part of an internal accountability drive, according to FIA officials. The disciplinary actions were taken over the past two months under the supervision of FIA Director General, Riffat Mukhtar Raja. According to an FIA spokesperson, 12 officials were penalised …

Ali Yerlikaya, Interior Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad today. During the warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed the Turkish Minister and his delegation and said that the visit highlighted the strong …

The Balochistan government reportedly has ordered Afghan students enrolled in universities across Balochistan to return to their home country following federal directives. According to official figures, 201 Afghan students were studying in Balochistan’s higher education institutions, including 84 at University of Balochistan, 59 at BUITEMS, 22 at Loralai University, and 36 at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University in Quetta. Following …

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain has taken notice of incidents involving Pakistani workers being off-loaded at airports despite holding valid work visas, directing the authorities to ensure such practices are immediately stopped. The minister chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday, which was attended by Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Rifaat Mukhtar. The FIA chief …

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Thursday inaugurated the “Safe and Smart Railway Station” project at the Rawalpindi Railway Station, marking a major step towards modernising Pakistan Railways’ passenger facilities and security infrastructure. As part of the initiative, a state-of-the-art Safe & Smart Station System has been installed with the support of F-Blow WoW, featuring 143 high-tech surveillance …

The hearing of the controversial tweets case against Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha took place today before Additional District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka. Both Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha appeared in court. Samiullah Wazir submitted a power of attorney on behalf of Hadi Ali Chatha. During the proceedings, the court canceled the non-bailable arrest warrants previously issued …

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi has issued the eighth non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan in the Saddarabad case, following her repeated absences from court. Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the ATC took the step after Aleema Khan failed to appear despite previous warrants. During the hearing, the court was presented with a report stating that a total of …

An accountability court in Sukkur has transferred the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Khursheed Shah to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court, presided over by Judge Ghulam Yaseen Kolachi, heard the case against Khursheed Shah and Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Owais Shah. Khursheed Shah appeared in court along with his son, MPA …

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting with the All Pakistan Marble Industry Association and the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) in Islamabad today. During the meeting, participants discussed bottlenecks in marble exports, challenges in value addition, and potential measures for incentives and facilitation in the marble sector. Haroon Akhtar …

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, participated in a high-level policy roundtable on “Strengthening the Role of Parliament in Public Debt Management,” jointly organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Pakistan. Khan emphasized the importance of transparent debt reporting, institutional reforms, and strong parliamentary oversight to ensure fiscal responsibility …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): SK Hydro (Private) Limited has donated USD 20,000 to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Fund to aid reconstruction in disaster-affected areas near the Suki Kinari Hydropower Project on Thursday. The donation ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK), Secretary of Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department KPK, Director General of the Provincial Disaster …

A delegation of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), led by Shaikh Salman Ebrahim Hamid Al Khalifa, President of the AFC, Senior Vice President of FIFA and a senior member of the Royal Family of Bahrain, called on Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The delegation included Datuk Seri Windsor Paul John, General Secretary of the AFC, and …

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Pakistan, Samuel Rizk, along with his delegation, called on the Federal Minister for Law & Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in Islamabad today. Van Nguyen, Deputy Resident Representative, was also present during the meeting. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Human Rights, UNDP, and …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced special measures to assist manual income tax filers as part of its ongoing efforts to fully digitize tax operations across Pakistan. According to official sources, with the objective of ensuring a smooth transition to the online filing system, the FBR has discontinued manual return filings from Tax Year 2024. Recognizing that a …

Freedom Network, an independent media rights organization, marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI) with a roundtable on “Journalist Safety Mechanisms and Ending Impunity” at a local hotel in Islamabad, held in collaboration with the Embassies of Germany, the Netherlands and France. The roundtable brought together senior representatives from media bodies, civil society and the …