Iftikhar A. Khan is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn with over three decades of experience in journalism. He covers the parliament, the Election Commission of Pakistan, and the Interior Ministry.
“Digital identity succeeds or fails not on technology, but on whether its governance can withstand political pressure," he says.
Updated05 May, 202612:44pm
During a visit to FIA headquarters, minister said “merit and transparency must be ensured at all costs” in the recruitment process.
Updated02 May, 202607:54am
According to officials, 14-day timeline takes effect immediately; interior minister directs officials to finalise a separate "business passport" category.
Published30 Apr, 202604:54pm
FIA Islamabad Zone director ordered action after April 17 incident in which a vessel with 60 migrants, mostly Pakistanis, onboard capsized.
Updated26 Apr, 202610:18am
Source says FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar has approved standard operating procedures to improve how the agency handles financial intelligence reports.
Published23 Apr, 202609:16pm
“Unified checking on a single scanner by all institutions will save time and facilitate passengers,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says.
Published22 Apr, 202607:00pm
Senior officials conducted a detailed review of the performance of all circles and emphasised that public grievances must be resolved on a priority basis.
Published17 Apr, 202603:23pm
