Pakistan has officially launched its first National Forensic Agency (NFA), marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s crime investigation and national security capabilities. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the agency became operational on Friday following the enactment of the National Forensic Agency Bill, 2024. Read More: National forensic agency sets new fees for digital […]
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CTD arrests 36 suspects in Punjab operations
LAHORE – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has conducted 366 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Punjab over the past month, resulting in the arrest of 36 suspected militants, officials said on Saturday. Read More: Punjab CTD arrests 26 terrorists in intelligence operation According to a CTD spokesperson, the operations were carried out in multiple cities, including Lahore, Kasur, Jhelum, […]
Pakistan intercepts Afghan Taliban drones, civilians injured by debris
On 13 March 2026, Afghan Taliban launched few rudimentary drones to harass the brave people of Pakistan. The drones were intercepted through soft and hard kills and did not reach their intended targets. However, the debris from these drones resulted in injuries to two children in Quetta and a civilian each in Kohat and Rawalpindi. […]
Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid security concerns
Authorities in Dera Ismail Khan have imposed Section 144 across several sensitive areas to maintain law and order amid heightened security concerns, according to an official notification issued on Monday. Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan said the restrictions would remain in force from 6am to 6pm, during which the movement of passenger vehicles, cargo transport […]
Punjab warns public against funding banned groups
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has issued a detailed list of banned and unregistered organisations under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, warning that providing any financial assistance funding to proscribed groups constitutes a criminal offence. Read More: Home dept warns against donations to unregistered charities In an official statement, the department cautioned citizens that donating zakat, […]
CDF Munir links Pakistan’s security to UAE’s stability
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE across various sectors, particularly in […]
Militants abduct CPEC policeman, attack journalist’s residence in Bannu
PESHAWAR: A CPEC policeman was reportedly kidnapped, and his house set on fire by armed militants in the Dogar Umarzai area of Bannu district, authorities said. Around 40 to 50 militants allegedly stormed the residence of Constable Qadeer, destroying three rooms and household belongings before abducting him, causing panic among his family and local residents. […]
United Nations Security Council extends Afghanistan sanctions monitoring mandate
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the Monitoring Team supporting the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee for another year, renewing its work until February 17, 2027. Read More: UNSC rebuts Taliban denial, links Afghan networks to rising All 15 members voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution amid […]
National Assembly urges unity against terrorism after Islamabad imambargah attack
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday stressed the need for national unity in the fight against terrorism, as the National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the deadly suicide attack at an imambargah in Islamabad. Read More: Senate demands judicial probe into Islamabad bombing Speaking on the floor of the lower house, Asif said political […]
Police officer martyred in Nowshera raid linked to Islamabad blast
PESHAWAR — A police officer was martyred and a constable injured during a raid in Nowshera’s Hakeemabad area, officials confirmed, as authorities continue operations against those involved in the deadly Islamabad imambargah suicide bombing. Read More: Two ‘terrorists’ killed, two cops martyred in Nowshera operation The late-night raid was conducted following leads on suspected facilitators of the Islamabad attack, in […]