Pakistan 'issues' new travel guidelines for NICOP holders
- 15-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced new travel guidelines for dual nationals, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing well-placed sources. As per details, all Pakistani citizens travelling on foreign passports must hold either a valid Pakistani visa or a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) to enter the country, according to official sources. The Interior […]
Youth's death at rehab centre in Islamabad sparks murder probe
- 13-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have registered a case against the owner and staff of a private rehabilitation centre after a young man admitted for treatment allegedly died as a result of torture, officials said on Monday. The victim, Malik Zohaib, was admitted to Mind Heal Rehab Centre in Islamabad on 18 June 2026 for treatment. According […]
Young patient allegedly tortured to death at Islamabad mental health center
- 12-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: A young patient was allegedly tortured to death at a mental health center in Islamabad, ARY News reported. The deceased’s father has submitted an application to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) at the Shahzad Town police station in the federal capital. According to the application, the staff of the mental health center fled […]
Pakistan launches crackdown on illegal Afghan nationals as deadline expires
- 11-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to launch a nationwide crackdown on undocumented Afghan nationals after the July 10 deadline for illegal residents to leave the country expired. The federal government has directed authorities to accelerate the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas under the Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan (IFRP) – a phased […]
Islamabad: Viral video shows foreign woman alleging assault by female police officers
- 10-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD, July 10: A viral video showing a foreign woman accusing female police officers of assault at Islamabad’s Kohsar Police Station has surfaced on social media, ARY News reported. In the viral video, the woman can be heard alleging that female police personnel assaulted her inside the police station instead of providing assistance. According to […]
FIA Peshawar Zone director removed over serious allegations
- 09-Jul-2026
PESHAWAR: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director Peshawar Zone Inaamullah Gandapur has been removed from his post following serious allegations against him, ARY News reported. According to reports, a notification has been issued appointing Grade 20 officer Ejaz Khan as the new Director Peshawar Zone. Gandapur has been posted to FIA Anti-Corruption Wing Headquarters. According to […]
FIA identifies new 'Dunki' routes from Pakistan to Europe
- 09-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday revealed new “Dunki” routes allegedly being used by human smugglers to facilitate illegal migration from Pakistan to Europe. According to an FIA report, traffickers are increasingly sending people to Azerbaijan on valid visas, from where they attempt to enter European countries through illegal “Dunki” routes. The report […]
Video: Police Officer slaps youth during document check
- 09-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: A police officer in Islamabad has been suspended after a video appearing to show him slapping a young man during a roadside stop in the New Blue Area went viral on social media. The footage, obtained by ARY News, shows the police personnel stopping three young men and asking them to produce documents. After […]
Group Captain Asim Tariq murder: Woman's WhatsApp chat with killer revealed
- 08-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The woman linked to the Group Captain Asim Tariq murder case has recorded her statement before police, while investigators have also obtained WhatsApp chats between her and the killer, ARY News reported. According to police officials, the suspect, Saad and the woman, identified as Nimra, worked at the same workplace. Their WhatsApp conversation began […]
Group Captain Asim Tariq murder case: ATC sends Saad Abbasi to jail
- 06-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday sent the prime suspect, Muhammad Saad Abbasi, to jail on a 14-day judicial remand for an identification parade in the murder case of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Group Captain Asim Tariq. The suspect was produced before ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Mohammad Zulqarnain, who ordered that the identification parade […]