A bill seeking to extend official blue passport facilities to parliamentarians and their families was introduced in Pakistan’s Senate on Tuesday, drawing rare support from both government and opposition members. Read More: KP assembly demands blue passports for MPAs During the upper house session, Senator Abdul Qadir presented the Passport Act Amendment Bill 2026, proposing that former […]
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Ministers pay visit to Capital Elite Police Training Centre
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry paid a visit to the Capital Elite Police Training Centre on Saturday. They reviewed ongoing training programmes and assessed the performance of various courses, including the Capital Elite Training Course and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Course. During the visit, the ministers […]
Mohsin Naqvi, Talal Chaudhry review immigration process
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore on Sunday and conducted a detailed review of the immigration process for outbound passengers. During the visit, the ministers inspected immigration counters, observed the performance of the staff and interacted directly with passengers to obtain […]
Talal Chaudhry backs creation of new provinces in Pakistan
Federal Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has expressed support for creating new provinces in Pakistan. He said new provinces would improve governance and administration. Chaudhry made these remarks while speaking to media in Faisalabad. Chaudhry highlighted that Punjab’s resources are limited compared to many countries. He emphasized that areas with weak governance should […]
Minister alleges paid social media campaigns run from abroad
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Monday claimed that Pakistan had uncovered extensive evidence of coordinated and paid online social media campaigns operated largely through fake accounts from abroad. He said these campaigns were aimed at manipulating public opinion and targeting state institutions. Read More: PSCA, UN launch campaign against gender-based violence Speaking at a […]
State Uncovers Paid Anti-State Social Media Campaign
Pakistan has uncovered a large anti-state social media campaign, officials said Monday. Interior State Minister Talal Chaudhry shared details at a press briefing. He said the anti-state social media campaign used fake accounts. Authorities believe many accounts operated from abroad. According to the minister, terrorists and organized networks used social media to manipulate opinion. These […]
Govt warns of paid social media campaigns from abroad
State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Monday said Pakistan has uncovered extensive evidence of coordinated, paid social media campaigns being run through fake accounts operated largely from abroad, warning that those involved could face legal action if they continue activities that undermine the country. Addressing a detailed briefing, the minister said the government recently […]
Showdown looms as govt hints at shifting Imran from Adiala
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has, without naming anyone, hinted at transferring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan if the party becomes a threat to other prisoners at Rawalpindi’s Adial jail facility. “If they [PTI] gather outside Adiala jail [again] and endanger other inmates, then ‘a prisoner’ will be transferred [from the facility],” […]
Talal vows action against fake videos targeting capital police
Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry on Friday warned that stern action would be taken against individuals involved in making or circulating false and fabricated videos on social media aimed at maligning the Islamabad Police. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, the state minister […]
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 […]