Stories by Iftikhar A. Khan

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

Call off protest or face the law, PM warns PTI

• Premier invites opposition to re-join talks for peaceful resolution of issues, says protests hurt economy, exports • Zardari,

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Senate panel seeks record of 'illegal continuation' of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design VC

Hina Tayyaba Khalil's contractual tenure expired in December 2025 but she has continued to hold office.

Published 06 Oct, 2026 10:45am

NCCIA building to be completed within deadline: DG

ISLAMABAD: National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency [NCCIA] Director GeneralSyed Ali Nasir Rizvi on Monday directed...

Published 06 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Senate panel seeks record of PIFD VC’s ‘overstay’

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges on Monday sought a full record of alleged...

Published 06 Oct, 2026 06:59am

ECP flags hurdles to holding LG polls

• Says ready for elections in Punjab; faces legal, administrative issues in KP, Islamabad, Quetta, cantonments • CM Bugti vows

Published 06 Oct, 2026 06:59am

ECP 'ready' for LG polls in Punjab but cites legal and administrative hurdles in KP, Islamabad

Commission asks KP to amend number of councils after LG Act amended; notes "slow" response from Balochistan govt on data for Quetta polls.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 06:24pm

NCCIA special units set up to curb fake news

NCCIA DG directed that the complaints and verification system be made more people-friendly.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 05:15am

ECP suggests Dec 14 for Punjab local govt polls

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sent a draft local government election schedule to the...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:26am

ECP proposes holding Punjab local govt elections on Dec 14

Under the proposed schedule, the final list of candidates will be displayed on Nov 19 and election symbols will be allotted on Nov 20.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 08:42pm

Pakistan condemns India at UN council over occupied Kashmir, minority rights

First Secretary Adeel M. Khokhar says "repeated denials" cannot alter the reality of Jammu and Kashmir being disputed territory.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 05:01pm

Climate risks call for transparent fiscal framework: PPP senator

Mehdi notes that Pakistan was particularly vulnerable to climate change despite contributing less than one per cent of glo­bal greenhouse-gas emissions.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Senate panel seeks halt to Discos sell-off

Refers matter to Council of Common Interests, warns of parliamentary action if PC defies directive

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am