Iftikhar A. Khan

Articles by Iftikhar A. Khan

FIA sets up investigation unit to trace criminals operating on the dark web

Business July 26, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has set up a dedicated dark web investigation unit to track and prosecute criminals operating in the shadowy realm, to effectively counter threats to ...

Senate panel questions re-creation of devolved ministries after 18th Amendment

Health July 24, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution on Friday expressed serious concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on subjects devolved to the provinces under the 18th Const...

After backlash over proposed law, state minister outlines more stringent measures for blue passport issuance

Sports July 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: After criticism on a bill seeking to allow the issuance of blue passports to former parliamentarians’ children, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry has assured that measures wo...

NCCIA summons Imran's sister, Noreen, for allegedly disseminating 'false, offensive, inflammatory' content

News July 19, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned Noreen Niazi, sister of former incarcerated prime minister Imran Khan, to appear before it on Monday, July 20, over allega...

Pakistan, China to enhance cooperation on immigration and border management

News July 18, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Friday agreed to enhance cooperation in immigration, border management and institutional collaboration. An understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting of...

Holders of invalid, expired NICOPs barred from boarding flights to Pakistan: official

News July 15, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis residing abroad who hold an invalid, expired or cancelled National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) will no longer be allowed to board flights to Pakistan, official ...

MQM-P seeks representation in Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir

News July 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday sought representation in the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, noting that the inclusion of all political parties in the panel was...

ECP starts consultations with KP govt to fix date for LG polls in 23 districts

News July 14, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally started consultations with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to finalise the date for local government elections in 23 districts of th...

Senate body clears blue passport for ex-legislators’ kids

Sports July 11, 2026

β€’ Former lawmakers’ spouses, children under 28 to get entitlement if bill becomes lawβ€’ FBR resists placing officers on ECL in Rs250m cigarette theft caseβ€’ Panel questions FBR probe for blaming...

ECP warns KP, Islamabad again over delays in local govt polls

News July 7, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday again warned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the federal authorities against delaying local government (LG) elections, directing t...