Sohail Afridi met Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad on Friday to discuss the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid growing concerns over recent militant attacks in the province. Read More: KP CM Afridi seeks jail meeting with Imran According to reports, the chief minister arrived at the residence of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief along with a […]
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11 Karachi SHOs removed over pending inquiries
In a major administrative reshuffle, Karachi Police removed 11 Station House Officers (SHOs) from their positions due to ongoing departmental inquiries, according to official sources. An official notification was issued confirming the denotification of the officers from various police stations across Karachi. The move is part of an internal accountability process aimed at addressing disciplinary […]
Sindh extends Section 144 restrictions for another month
The Sindh government has extended restrictions imposed under Section 144 for an additional month, continuing limitations on public gatherings, protests, and other activities across the province. Read More: Sindh extends section 144 amid security concerns According to a notification issued by the Sindh Home Department, the extension maintains a ban on protests, sit-ins, rallies, and the public display […]
Gunman killed after attack on Engineer Mirza in Jhelum
A gunman was killed after opening fire outside the Quran and Sunnah Academy in Jhelum, where religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza was delivering a lecture, police said on Sunday. The scholar remained unharmed in the attack. Read More: Man arrested for attacking Engr Muhammad Ali Mirza: police According to officials, the incident occurred when an […]
Naqvi assures robust security for Gilgit-Baltistan elections
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Yar Muhammad Khan, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, to review preparations for the upcoming elections and overall security arrangements. During the meeting, both leaders discussed maintaining law and order, strengthening counterterrorism efforts, and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere across the region. They emphasized that transparent and secure elections […]
Peshawar High Court orders reopening of roads blocked by PTI protests
PESHAWAR — The Peshawar High Court (PHC) expressed strong displeasure over the closure of roads due to protests staged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and directed authorities to immediately reopen all affected routes. The court also ordered a compliance report to be submitted by tomorrow. Read More: PHC issues decision on PTI leaders’ protective bail The hearing was […]
Sindh withdraws MPO detention orders after court intervention
The Government of Sindh on Tuesday withdrew detention orders issued under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, directing authorities to release citizens who had been detained ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. According to officials, a formal notification was issued instructing senior superintendents of police (SSPs) in the concerned districts to ensure the […]
Opposition strike sees mixed response nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The opposition call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on Sunday received a largely muted response, with routine life continuing across much of the country despite scattered protests in a few regions. Read More: TTAP strike over ‘poll rigging’ sees mixed response In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, markets, business centres and public transport services remained fully […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi defends police amid 9 May pressure
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said police are facing pressure over the 9 May events, but the force has remained impartial. He expressed pride in their professionalism and warned that police should not be dragged into political disputes. Afridi stressed that the provincial government has kept KP police free from political interference. Speaking to […]
Rao Abdul Kareem appointed Punjab IGP, Dr Usman Anwar moves to FIA
LAHORE, February 3, 2026 — The federal government on Tuesday notified a major reshuffle in the Punjab police high command, appointing Special Branch Additional Inspector General Rao Abdul Kareem as the new inspector general of police (IGP), replacing Dr Usman Anwar. Read More: FIA gets two days to complete challan in PTI foreign funding case Dr […]