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March 27, 2025
No extension in March 31 deadline for illegal Afghans
As many as 878,972 illegal Afghans leave Pakistan; Amnesty Int'l urges govt to withdraw its policy
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March 17, 2025
Suspect nabbed for running smear campaign against state institutions from Bani Gala
Authorities have seized the suspect’s social media accounts and digital evidence as part of the investigation
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February 28, 2025
Experts split over new provinces, governance reforms
Legal expert Riasat Ali Azad criticised lack of rule of law, contrasting it with UK’s governance system
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February 13, 2025
24-hour passport facility now available at Nadra Mega Centre in Karachi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi issues directives for immediate resolution of problems faced by women
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February 10, 2025
16 degree colleges in capital transformed into high-impact IT training institutes
In Islamabad degree colleges, including ICG f6/2 and ICB G6/2 along with 14 others have been equipped with IT labs
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February 02, 2025
Three high court judges transferred to IHC amid judiciary row
Justice Sarfraz Dogar will be senior most judge after Chief Justice Amir Farooq of Islamabad High Court
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February 01, 2025
LHC judge among three transferred to capital court despite IHC judges' request
President Zardari also approves transfer of SHC's Justice Khadim, BHC's Justice Asif
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February 01, 2025
FIA confirms return of 15 Pakistanis who survived Morocco boat tragedy
Information about human smugglers and their facilitators is being taken from survivors, says probe agency
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January 30, 2025
FIA DG removed over failure to curb human smuggling
Govt reassigns Jahangir as OSD in Establishment Division and appoints Zulfiqar Hameed as new KP IG
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January 29, 2025
FIA DG, KP police chief removed from posts
Govt reassigns Jahangir as OSD in Establishment Division and appoints Zulfiqar Hameed as new IG KP
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January 20, 2025
Fast track passport facility now available in 47 cities
Expansion aims to facilitate general masses by providing quicker passport processing services in these regions
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January 08, 2025
Cabinet body seeks comprehensive report on missing persons
Many cases reviewed by commission found to be bogus, cabinet body told
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January 05, 2025
Govt calls for enforcing strict ban on plastic bags in federal capital
Ministry of Climate Change urges that implementation of ban on polythene bags should be expedited
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January 02, 2025
PTI says military pardoning 19 May 9 convicts 'not a major development'
48 convicts filed appeals against their sentences but only 19 were granted pardon, says Barrister Gohar
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December 15, 2024
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to activate joint task force for public security
Development comes during interior minister's visit to Saudi Arabia's Safe City Centre and Public Security Police Headquarters
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December 15, 2024
Educational institutions in twin cities, Lahore to remain shut today
Nation will never forget supreme sacrifices rendered by APS martyrs, says govt officer
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December 15, 2024
FO confirms death of one Pakistani in Greek boat tragedy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 47 Pakistanis rescued but hints at possible rise in number of casualties
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December 15, 2024
Govt vows to eradicate human smuggling networks after Pakistanis died in boat capsize off Greece
On PM Shehbaz's order, security czar has formed investigation committee led by interior ministry's additional secretary
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December 08, 2024
Influx of fake news soared during PTI Islamabad protest, says report
It says misinformation did not merely serve as byproduct of unrest; it actively shaped narrative, inflamed tensions
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December 03, 2024
Social media accounts of terrorist outfits to be blocked
Mohsin Naqvi underscores importance of halting online activities of proscribed organisations
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November 21, 2024
PTI protest: Chief secretary directed to ensure 'state machinery' not issued by KP govt
Equipment, officials, and finances should not be utilised for political protest, says interior ministry
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November 21, 2024
Govt to 'partially suspend' internet, mobile services due to PTI protest
PTA will activate its internet firewall and services will be suspended from November 23, say sources
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November 15, 2024
Interior ministry wants ban on illegal VPNs over 'exploitation by terrorists'
Ministry says VPNs being used for terrorist activities, discreetly accessing harmful content
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November 01, 2024
Citizens can now apply for passports from any city
DG of Immigration and Passports says new decision by government was made in light of difficulties faced by people
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October 31, 2024
New rules allow citizens to apply for passports from any city
Citizens can get their passport made from any city irrespective of residential address mentioned on their CNIC
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October 07, 2024
Over 50 Pakistani prisoners repatriated from Sri Lanka
Pakistani nationals return to country after three months of coordination between Ministry of Interior and Sri Lankan authorities
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September 18, 2024
No decision to hold joint presser with allies, says law minister on constitutional package
Law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says he will convey govt's stance on constitutional amendments to bar councils
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August 13, 2024
Citizens can apply for passport from any city as govt 'moves to amend rules'
Govt aims to facilitate citizens as summary of amendment sent to cabinet for approval, say sources
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August 01, 2024
Govt ends Saturday weekly off for govt schools in Islamabad
Decision to be implemented from August 10 in schools and educational institutions across federal capital
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July 28, 2024
Raoof Hasan, others handed over to FIA for two more days
"My responsibility is to deal with electronic media Zulfi Bukhari handles international media", says Hasan
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July 23, 2024
Complaints about delay in issuance of passports echo in NA panel meeting
lamination papers was due to dollar price increase, which has also been resolved.
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July 22, 2024
Pakistani asylum seekers abroad to be issued passports in 60 days
Govt reverses its recent decision to ban issuance of passports to overseas nationals seeking asylum abroad
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July 14, 2024
PTI activist Sanam Javaid gets released only to be handcuffed again
Islamabad police arrest Javaid hour after her acquittal in FIA case
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July 13, 2024
Imran, Bushra to remain behind bars as arrest 'declared' in new NAB reference
NAB deputy director-led team declares already incarcerated Khan, Bushra's arrest at Adiala Jail, say sources
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June 02, 2024
Another blaze contained as Margalla Hills face intermittent fire amid heatwave
Islamabad DC says authorities has doused fire erupted on hills’ KP part
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May 06, 2024
PTI conveys concerns to US envoy Blome in 'cordial meeting'
US ambassador underscores the need for far-reaching economic reforms, according to American mission
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March 28, 2024
No compromise on independence of judiciary, says CJP on agencies’ interference allegations
Top judges state "independence of judiciary is foundational pillar that upholds rule of law and strong democracy"
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March 27, 2024
Six IHC judges write to SJC over spy agencies’ ‘interference’
The IHC judges, in their letter, supported Justice Siddiqui’s request to investigate the allegations made by him
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March 26, 2024
IHC judges seek SJC guidance on spy agencies’ 'interference with judicial functions'
Code of conduct for judges prescribed by SJC provides no guidance on “interference”, reads letter
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February 23, 2024
SC terms ‘organised’ campaign against judges unfortunate
Sani was accused of distributing/disseminating proscribed book, Tafseer-e-Sagheer, which as per prosecution was an offence
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February 22, 2024
SC says 'organised campaign' targeting judges against freedom of expression
Top court’s statement comes in response to “misreporting” about its verdict
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February 21, 2024
Resignation won’t halt SJC proceedings against judge: Supreme Court
Top court's larger bench partially accepts federal govt's appeal in Afia Sheharbano Zia’s case
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February 21, 2024
Supreme Court throws out petition seeking re-election
"I have never seen this before," CJP Isa says while questioning if petition was filed as part of any conspiracy
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February 20, 2024
Top judge hints at early conclusion of ZA Bhutto reference hearing
CJP Isa sees Bhutto reference as opportunity for judiciary, army to restore reputation; hearing adjourned till Feb 26
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February 19, 2024
'We will hear this case', says CJP Isa on withdrawal of plea seeking re-election
"Find and present complainant before court," says CJP while lamenting attempt to "mock" country's top court
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February 16, 2024
CJP Isa-led bench to hear petition seeking to annul elections on Monday
The petitioner has sought to hold elections again, on the basis of rigging allegations
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February 13, 2024
Jaranwala vandalism: Punjab govt's progress report rejected by SC
CJP Qazi Faez Isa says Punjab's progress report 'worth throwing in trash'
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February 06, 2024
PTI moves Supreme Court to seek review of bat symbol verdict
"Election Commission not empowered to review intra-party elections," says PTI in petition
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January 30, 2024
Anti-judiciary campaign: Govt assures SC it won't take action against journalists till Feb 8 polls
SC gives journalists time till elections to appear before FIA for inquiry
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January 29, 2024
Top court allows BNP-M's Akhtar Mengal to contest general elections
Earlier this month, Mengal secured relief from election tribunal as his nomination papers were accepted
