Opposition to the enforcement of new taxes in Pakistan’s merged tribal districts has intensified, with political leaders, tribal elders, traders and business representatives demanding that the federal government extend tax exemptions in the former FATA and PATA regions for another 10 years. During meetings and press conferences held across Khyber and other tribal districts, participants…
Geo News has resumed transmission after the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued its final written order regarding the broadcaster’s 15-day suspension over the airing of religiously sensitive content during Muharram. According to the official order dated July 11, Pemra upheld its earlier decision issued on June 27, temporarily suspending the channel’s licence and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing a major reshuffle of the federal cabinet, with plans to induct young and energetic lawmakers as part of efforts to improve the government’s overall performance and strengthen governance. According to informed sources, the prime minister has completed consultations on the proposed changes, which are expected to introduce new faces…
Pakistan’s High Powered Selection Board (HPSB) is expected to meet during the first week of August 2026 to consider the long-awaited promotions of senior civil servants from Grade 21 to Grade 22, potentially ending a delay that has lasted for around 15 months. The HPSB, which is responsible for reviewing and approving promotions to the…
Pakistan has intensified its nationwide campaign against undocumented Afghan nationals after the expiration of the government’s deadline for voluntary compliance with immigration regulations. According to official directives, Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas or legal documentation will now face immediate arrest as authorities begin stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The federal government has…
The federal government is planning to significantly expand the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) by creating 838 new positions to improve Pakistan’s ability to combat cybercrime and strengthen digital security. According to official sources, the proposal was initiated by the Director General of the NCCIA, who requested additional human resources from the Ministry of…
Pakistan has urged the United States and Iran to remain committed to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and continue diplomatic engagement to prevent further regional tensions and promote lasting peace. Speaking during a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, expressed concern over the…
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested three individuals accused of operating a network involved in illegally obtaining and selling sensitive telecommunication data belonging to Pakistani citizens. According to NCCIA officials, the suspects allegedly acquired confidential telecom records and sold the information for financial gain. The data reportedly included call detail records (CDRs),…
The Balochistan government has announced a compensation package of Rs11.1 million for the legal heirs of each police official martyred in the recent terrorist attack in Ziarat, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. According to an official statement issued by Shahid Rind, Special…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have called for a significant expansion of Pakistan-Croatia relations, emphasizing stronger cooperation in trade, investment, information technology, connectivity, tourism, agriculture, and skilled manpower during the official visit of Croatia’s Foreign and European Affairs Minister, Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman, to Islamabad. In separate meetings, the…
