Articles by Iftikhar A. Khan
ISLAMABAD: In an apparent push to modernise border control and cut wait time for travellers, Pakistan appears to be moving towards a “one-window” airport clearance system using e-gates and smart s...
ISLAMABAD: As many as 66 members out of 333 (20 per cent) attended all sittings, while 51 members (15pc) did not attend any sitting, during the 26th session of the National Assembly held between March...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a most-wanted criminal and several other suspects as its crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers continues across the country.
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KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and FIA Director General (DG) Dr Usman Anwar on Friday directed the timely redressal of complaints and ensuring transparent investigations at all costs....
• Dedicated liaison channel to be set up between FIA and Italy’s Carabinieri TPC unit• Pakistani officials to receive training in Rome
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy are set to roll out a structu...
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued on Wednesday the schedule for the delimitation of union councils in Punjab, taking a significant step towards holding long-delayed local gov...
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday said that it was necessary to conduct the local government elections of cantonment boards by August 8.
According to a statement, Chief...
• Smuggled diesel sold at Rs240 per litre in Quetta, Rs210 in rural Balochistan; cannabis, opium openly cultivated in Qila Abdullah valley, Senator Farooq says• Customs officials say their presenc...
• Report challenges stereotypes, showing women’s focus spans economy, security, taxation• House ‘somewhat less responsive’ to women’s proposals; debate participation remains limited• BAP...
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Thursday warned citizens of additional fees and penalties for those who delay obtaining or renewing their identity documents.
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