Stories by Iftikhar A. Khan

Rs615m recovered from illegal visa agents in Islamabad in four months: FIA

The breakdown shows AHTC Islamabad performed better, arresting 120 visa agents, recovering Rs411.05m and registering 875 cases.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 09:27am

ECP rejects Punjab’s plea to delay LG polls

• After four-year delay, commission resolves to issue election schedule ‘immediately’ • Province had proposed polls in three

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:16am

FIA arrested over 400 human smugglers, traffickers in Sept

ISLAMABAD: As many as 125 proclaimed offenders and court absconders are among 413 human smugglers and traffickers...

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

ECP rejects Punjab govt's proposal for holding LG polls in April 2027

The Punjab govt had cited smog, dense fog, winter weather and Ramazan as reasons for delaying local government elections.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 07:54pm

KP emergency nod draws opposition senators’ ire

• Lawmakers claim decision was taken months ago, call negotiations a ‘drama’ • Stage noisy protest before walking out of Senate

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Parliament endorses KP emergency

• PTI rejects move, calls for counterterrorism measures under National Action Plan • Tarar cites surge in terrorism to justify

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Russia sees potential for expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan

Russian interior minister meets PM Shehbaz, highlights “significant potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation”.

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 09:04pm

National Assembly, Senate pass resolutions endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP

PTI stages walkout in Senate; In NA, Bilawal calls for dialogue with opposition, says PTI carried out "political suicide".

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 08:23pm

Opposition slams, govt defends KP emergency in parliament

• Dar insists Centre was right to end talks with PTI, says Fazl’s intervention came too late • Ali Zafar says fight against

Published 14 Oct, 2026 07:02am

PTI's Ali Zafar terms governor's rule in KP 'political crisis disguised as security solution'; ministers defend move

Senate session opens with debate on governor's rule in KP; PTI seeks production orders for 9 MNAs.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 11:03pm

PM Shehbaz, EU official discuss Pakistan's efforts to curb migrant smuggling

Premier emphasises that efforts to address irregular migration should be complemented by practical opportunities for safe, regular migration.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 11:14pm

Governor vows new era of counterterror efforts

• Kundi says policies will now come from Islamabad instead of Kabul; reiterates no talks with Taliban • Chairs maiden apex

Published 13 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Army called ‘in aid of civil power’

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and assets in aid of...

Published 12 Oct, 2026 07:00am

Pakistan Army deployed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in aid of civil power

Shipping containers placed in Peshawar; police reportedly deployed in significant numbers, particularly around Governor House.

Updated 11 Oct, 2026 11:33pm

New NCCIA headquarters will have state-of-the-art labs: DG

ISLAMABAD: Director General National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has said the...

Published 11 Oct, 2026 08:00am

Turkiye inks pact to enhance anti-terror cooperation

Both sides agree to further strengthen cooperation through technical assistance, exchange of experts and joint initiatives in the fields of cyber policing.

Updated 10 Oct, 2026 07:31am

Dozens arrested as NCCIA intensifies ‘cyber crackdown’

33 suspects held during raid on a scam call centre in Karachi; 17 women arrested in Lahore operation.

Updated 09 Oct, 2026 07:42am

UK, Poland to boost border, drug cooperation with Pakistan

Naqvi stresses the need for joint measures to curb the trend of travelling to the UK on fake student visas.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Over 546 held for human trafficking in August

Arrested individuals included one most wanted trafficker listed in the red book.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Marriage halls built on J&K state land by ‘occupants’

Senate panel tells officials to shutter unauthorised venues, register case if seal is violated.

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:02am