The United States (US) Embassy in Pakistan has issued a security alert ahead of large religious processions expected across the country, warning that the movement of US government personnel will be restricted starting 12:00 pm on March 10. Read More: US Embassy in Islamabad cancels all visa appointments In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), […]
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US mission suspended visa services amid unrest
The United States (US) has suspended routine visa operations across Pakistan, citing the prevailing security situation following days of unrest in major cities. In notices issued to applicants, the US Embassy in Islamabad and its consulates announced the cancellation of all visa appointments through Friday, March 6. The suspension applies to facilities in Islamabad, Lahore […]
Trains halted at Jacobabad station
JACOBABAD — Rail services were temporarily disrupted at Jacobabad on Friday after two trains traveling to Quetta were unexpectedly stopped at the station. The Jaffar Express from Peshawar and the Bolan Express from Karachi were halted due to security concerns, according to railway officials. Read More: Quetta train service halted after blast damages track Passengers aboard the affected trains […]
Rawalpindi police detain 76 illegal Afghan nationals in city-wide crackdown
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi police have detained 76 illegal Afghan nationals residing in various parts of the city, while 21 cases were registered against those failing to provide tenancy details, officials said. The operation was carried out under the directives of City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani. During the search operations, police teams checked 1,375 houses, […]
Bangladesh braces for Hasina verdict amid security alert
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has requested the Army Headquarters to deploy troops to secure the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ahead of the verdict in a high-profile case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides. The court administration had previously sent a similar request last Thursday, coinciding with the announcement […]
Security alert issued for educational institutions
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has issued security high-alert for educational institutions in Islamabad. All schools, colleges have been directed to strengthen security arrangements and deployment of security personnel at entry and exit points made mandatory. FDE directed to keep CCTV cameras and metal detectors active in institutions and ordered to form a security and […]
Mobile internet suspended in Quetta for 24 hours
QUETTA – Mobile internet and data services in Quetta have been suspended for 24 hours due to security concerns, officials confirmed on Friday. According to a notification issued by the Home Department of Balochistan, the suspension will remain in effect until midnight tonight across the entire Quetta district. The department stated that the move is […]
Mobile Internet Partially Restored in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD — Mobile internet services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have started to restore after a two-day suspension imposed due to heightened security threats. According to officials, connectivity has returned in several localities of the twin cities, though services remain unstable in some areas. Read More: Amazon to Launch Satellite Broadband Service in Pakistan Meanwhile, the […]
Lahore Schools Shut Early Amid Heightened Security; Roads, Motorways Sealed
LAHORE – All public and private schools across Lahore were ordered to shut early on Friday due to the prevailing security situation, according to the District Education Authority. In an urgent directive, the authority instructed school heads to notify parents immediately via phone calls so they could pick up their children safely. The official statement […]