Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the government was strengthening the country’s cybersecurity framework to address the growing threat of digital fraud and cybercrime. Responding to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said incidents related to financial fraud and agenda-driven cybercrime had increased […]
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Govt making all out efforts to address security, economic challenges: Senate told
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday informed the Senate that the government was making all out efforts to address security and economic challenges confronted to the country. Winding up debate on a motion moved by Senator Mohsin Aziz about fall out of the recent war and the government plans to reduce […]
KP CM criticises closed-door decisions after Bannu attack
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi has criticised what he described as decisions being made behind closed doors, saying the provincial government would resist any policy that undermines peace or goes against the interests of the people of the province. Afridi made the remarks during a visit to Bannu on Monday following a […]
Islamabad saved from major tragedy as female suicide bomber arrested.
Law enforcement authorities say they have foiled a potential suicide attack in Islamabad after arresting a woman allegedly being prepared for the operation by militant elements. Officials said the suspect, identified as Khairun Nisa, is a resident of Turbat and was taken into custody before any attack could be carried out. Authorities described the arrest […]
IG reviews security, counter-terror measures
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired a series of meetings to review the overall security situation, counter-terrorism measures, police station development projects and public service initiatives in the federal capital. An official told APP on Sunday that DIG Headquarters Malik Jameel Zafar, SSP CTD Saud Khan, Director Special Initiatives Shams-ul-Haq […]
Fresh violence in Manipur leaves three dead
At least three people were killed in renewed ethnic clashes in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, highlighting ongoing instability in the region. Police confirmed that the fatalities occurred during an exchange of gunfire between rival groups in Mullam village in Ukhrul district late Friday. Read More: Shutdown paralyses Christian-dominated district in Manipur According to authorities, the […]
Islamabad maintains security lockdown amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks
For nearly a week, the federal capital has been waiting for peace talks between the United States and Iran to take place there and large parts of the city remain sealed off by authorities. Key roads leading into Islamabad are shut down, and a strict security cordon envelops the administrative centre, the so-called “Red Zone”. […]
Suspected bombing plot foiled in Russia, German woman detained
Authorities in Russia say they have thwarted a suspected bombing plot and detained a German woman believed to be involved in the planned attack. The incident, reported by state media, has raised fresh concerns over security threats in the region. Read More: Turkey detains Russian ‘planning drone attack on US warplane According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), the […]
Security arrangements in Islamabad in overdrive amid likely US-Iran talks
Security arrangements in Islamabad were in overdrive on Thursday as speculation continued about the federal capital possibly hosting a second round of talks between the US and Iran. Senior police officials said a meeting – chaired by the deputy inspector general of logistics – was held last night, during which a shortage of manpower in […]
Government ramps up security for high-stakes US-Iran talks
Foreign delegations have begun arriving in the federal capital ahead of the upcoming US-Iran negotiations, a landmark diplomatic engagement scheduled to take place in Islamabad following the recently announced ceasefire. A high-level meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed in detail the security and administrative preparations for the talks. The briefing covered Islamabad’s […]