Iftikhar A. Khan

Mushaal slams world community’s silence towards abuses of Kashmiri women

ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of incarcerated Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, has expressed her utter dismay... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:04am

ECP disqualifies ‘PML-N lawmaker’ Adil Bazai for floor-crossing

Notes the MNA failed to cast vote on 26th Amendment, contrary to PML-N directions. Updated 22 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Fafen sees ‘lllegal canvassing’ in Sibi by-polls

By-election also saw boycott during polling by an independent candidate who alleged that the PPP candidate exerted undue influence. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:13am

Govt places 4,300 beggars on no-fly list

Saudi deputy minister of interior agrees to Naqvi's proposal of declaring Islamabad and Riyadh twin cities. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:19am

SHARP-Pakistan celebrates silver jubilee of partnership with UNHCR

SHARP established reception centres in Peshawar, Islamabad, and Karachi following refugee influx from Kabul in 2021. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:00am

Election tribunals yet to decide 83pc of disputes

Fafen says 7 of 23 tribunals have not settled a single case; Punjab tribunals lag behind with only 6.5pc cases resolved. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 07:53am

Use of VPNs to access blocked content deemed ‘un-Islamic’

• Council of Islamic Ideology asks govt to block technologies ‘affecting social values’ • Interior ministry claims terrorists usin Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan, Spain to collaborate on a range of global challenges

Senator Siddiqui proposes enhanced parliamentary cooperation between the countries, with particular focus on disaster preparedness. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 12:01pm

ECP reserves verdict on reference against Adil Bazai

Bazai’s counsel maintains the lawmaker never joined the PML-N, asserts fake affidavit submitted in his name. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Nadra will have to hike fees to open more offices

Chairman tells NA body six employees were sacked over data breaches. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:23am

Passports backlog to be cleared soon, NA panel assured

Lawmakers oppose bill to give police role in anti-power theft operations. Updated 12 Nov, 2024 11:24am

Call for gender-inclusive policies amid growing climate threats

ISLAMABAD: A report on the Climate Change Gender Action Plan (CCGAP) for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) highlights the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:12am

Voter enrolment sees dramatic reduction in gender gap

Number of districts with over 10pc gender gap shrinks to 30 from 80 in three years. Updated 10 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Modern facilitation centre inaugurated at Diplomatic Enclave

ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, a state-of-the-art “Cascade Facilitation... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:03am

Rising crime in Kashmore alarms Senate panel

Senator Saifullah says 10 people kidnapped in 3 days. Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:02am

Senate panel clears bill to punish preachers of Zionism

Bill suggests up to 3 years' jail for knowingly preaching Zionism, up to 2 years' term for displaying such symbols. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:32pm

Interpol team briefed on efforts to curb cybercrime

Team's visit part of initiatives to combat online child exploitation. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:44pm

Islamabad to have national forensic agency’s headquarters

Senate panel passes several bills aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening legal frameworks. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:59pm

Terrorists expanding their operational outreach across the country, says report

48 terrorist attacks across 28 districts claimed 100 lives in October: PIPS. Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:32am

Khalid Khattak made Nacta national coordinator

ISLAMABAD: Muham­mad Khalid Khan Khattak has been given the charge of national co­­ordinator of National... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:54am