The federal government has proposed a Rs16 billion development budget for the Ministry of Interior in FY2026-27, reflecting an increased allocation of Rs4.5 billion compared to the previous year. However, officials have confirmed that the entire budget will be used for ongoing schemes, with no new development projects included in the upcoming fiscal plan. According […]
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost anti-drug cooperation
Pakistan and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking, narcotics abuse, and related transnational crimes. The agreement was signed in Dhaka during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, according to the Ministry of Interior. Both sides described the […]
195,000 CNICs blocked as identity checks intensify
The Ministry of Interior informed the Senate that nearly 195,000 computerized national identity cards have been blocked across Pakistan during the last three years as part of ongoing verification and accountability measures. According to official data, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number with 72,703 blocked CNICs, followed by Sindh with 49,666 cases, highlighting serious documentation […]
UAE halts visas for Pakistani passport holders
ISLAMABAD – The United Arab Emirates has reportedly stopped issuing visas to Pakistani citizens, according to Additional Secretary Interior Salman Chaudhry. He made the disclosure during a Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights meeting on Thursday, highlighting the difficulties faced by Pakistani travelers. Read More: UAE introduces major visa reforms for Pakistanis Chaudhry clarified that while the UAE […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to establish formal mechanism: Talal Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Saturday that Pakistan’s principled stance had been recognised by both the international community and neighbouring countries, marking a diplomatic breakthrough in regional relations. Speaking to the media, Chaudhry announced that, for the first time, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed in writing to establish a formal […]
Inquiry clears SP Adeel Akbar: Suicide ruled out
Islamabad: The inquiry into Islamabad Police SP Adeel Akbar’s death has concluded. A four-member committee found no evidence of suicide. Authorities confirmed that the report will be submitted to Islamabad IGP Ali Nasir Rizvi today. Later, it will be forwarded to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with recommendations for further action. The committee reviewed […]
NADRA Abolishes NICOP Cancellation Fee
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has abolished the cancellation fee for the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) in the event of death, ensuring faster and easier registration of deaths. The new policy, introduced on the directives of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, allows family members to cancel a deceased person’s […]
NADRA Launches Automated Birth and Death Registration System Nationwide
ISLAMABAD — In a significant step toward digital governance and citizen facilitation, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has rolled out an automated birth and death registration system across Pakistan. Developed in collaboration with provincial governments, the new system aims to make registration faster, transparent, and efficient. The initiative is part of reforms under […]
FIRs to be filed and passports cancelled for deported Pakistanis: Interior ministry
The Pakistani government has announced a tough new policy targeting deported nationals to prevent misuse of travel documents and safeguard the country’s reputation abroad. The Interior Ministry stated that First Information Reports (FIRs) will now be registered against all deported Pakistanis, and their passports will be cancelled immediately upon deportation. This decision was finalized during […]
Over 100,000 Afghans leave Pakistan in april amid deportation drive
More than 100,000 Afghans have left Pakistan in April, the interior ministry confirmed on Tuesday. The mass departure began after the government launched a new deportation campaign on April 1. Convoys of Afghan families have been heading to border points like Torkham and Chaman. Many chose to leave out of fear of arrest or humiliation. […]