Senate Committee proceeds over cigarettes consignment seized by Customs
- 03-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Senate standing committee for interior, discussed the issue of a consignment of smuggled cigarettes seized by the Customs department on Monday. “It is being said that the senate committee has become disputed,” Senator Saifullah Abro chairing the session said. “Senator Faisal’s relatives have been alleged of connection with illegal cigarettes scam,” committee’s chairman […]
FIA establishes virtual currency investigation cell
- 28-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established the ‘Virtual Currency Investigation Cell’ under its anti-terrorism wing. The investigation agency has decided for joint investigation of money laundering, terrorism funding and cybercrimes. The specialized unit of the agency will operate to curb criminal use of crypto currency and the blockchain technology. The national command and […]
Noreen Niazi submits initial response to NCCIA notice
- 21-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD, July 21: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi has submitted her initial response to the notice issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over her controversial remarks, ARY News reported. In her reply, Niazi strongly denied all allegations mentioned in the notice and maintained that she had not shared […]
PTI distances itself from Noreen Niazi's remarks, calls them personal opinion
- 20-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD, July 20: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have distanced the party from recent remarks by PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi, saying her statement reflects her personal opinion and not the party’s official policy, ARY News reported. According to PTI leaders, Noreen Niazi’s comments should not be viewed as representing the party’s position. The […]
Noreen Niazi gets NCCIA notice after widely-condemned interview
- 19-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a notice to Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, over her controversial interview, ARY News reported. The NCCIA has directed Niazi to appear at its Cyber Crime Reporting Center in Islamabad on Monday, July 20, to record her statement. […]
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 […]