Pakistan begins arrests after Afghan deadline expires

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…

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Pakistan plans 838 new positions to strengthen cybercrime agency

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…

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Pakistan urges US and Iran to continue peace talks under Islamabad MoU

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…

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Three held over illegal telecom data breach, says NCCIA

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),…

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PM, President call for stronger Pakistan-Croatia cooperation in trade, IT and investment

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…

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Pakistan, Qatar step up mediation as US-Iran tensions threaten Islamabad MoU

Pakistan and Qatar have reportedly intensified diplomatic efforts to help prevent further military escalation between the United States and Iran, urging both countries to return to negotiations under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to Pakistani government sources, both Islamabad and Doha remain in close contact with officials in Washington and…

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Pakistan calls for stronger global action against wartime sexual violence at UN

Pakistan has called for stronger international action to eliminate conflict-related sexual violence, urging the global community to ensure consistent, effective, and non-discriminatory accountability in all armed conflicts and situations of foreign occupation. Speaking during an open debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,…

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AJK Government Alleges India-Backed Links to Banned JAAC, Claims Rs15 Billion Losses

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of causing financial losses estimated at Rs15 billion and alleged that the organisation has developed links with anti-state elements backed by India. Addressing a press conference, AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif said the group’s activities had placed a…

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