Stories by Iftikhar A. Khan

Climate risks call for transparent fiscal framework: PPP senator

Mehdi notes that Pakistan was particularly vulnerable to climate change despite contributing less than one per cent of glo­bal greenhouse-gas emissions.

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:00am

Senate panel seeks halt to Discos sell-off

Refers matter to Council of Common Interests, warns of parliamentary action if PC defies directive

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

NCCIA busts loan recovery scam call centre, arrests 61

Agency seizes 155 laptops, 71 mobile phones in Rawalpindi raid.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 08:11am

Senate panel seeks halt to Discos privatisation, says matter must go to Council of Common Interests

Chair of Senate Sub-Committee on Devolution warns of parliamentary action if the process is bulldozed; devolution of media, police discussed.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:55pm

Naqvi slams KP law on speaker’s nod for MPA arrest

Secretariat letter directs IGP to ensure strict compliance with provision

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

Man sentenced to 41-year term for sending 92 nurses abroad on fake papers

Accomplice awarded three years' rigorous imprisonment.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

Naqvi assails PTI's 'version of equality before law' after KP IG told to ensure speaker's approval for any MPA's arrest

KP Assembly Secretariat writes to IG after recent approval of KP Police Act; Kundi questions whether PTI workers would be given "same protection" as their leaders.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 12:54am

FIA sacks 10 employees, demotes eight in disciplinary action

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone has imposed 76 punishments, including the dismissal...

Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:01am

KP police bill violates Constitution, PSP rules: minister

Tallal warns legislation will hit anti-terror fight in the province

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:01am

PTI ‘still in two minds’ over march plans to Islamabad

Panjutha hints at possibility of postponement, links it to acceptance of party’s demands for Imran’s release, snap polls, probe into May 9 events.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab districts ahead of PTI’s Sept 27 march

“The deployed troops may respond appropriately in self-defence to any threats or violent activities encountered in the course of their duties," notification states.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 07:47pm

Structural imbalances must be fixed to achieve positive peace: experts

ISLAMABAD: Experts have stressed the need to reset the existing system to address structural imbalances in society...

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Sandal Express back on track

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways has restored the Sandal Express, that used to run between Sargodha and Multan, with...

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Cybercrime biggest challenge of present era: interior secretary

Assures National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency of all possible resources, modern technology and manpower.

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

NCCIA cracks down on network allegedly linked to India, Brazil

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted a crackdown on a network allegedly having...

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:31am

Independent tax probes by FIA questioned

Senate panel raises alarm over $1bn annual loss in tribal areas

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:24am

Iran shows willingness to return to negotiating table

Naqvi meets Pezeshkian, Momeni to "discuss mediation process"; Iran is "grateful" to Pakistan’s political, military leadership for peace efforts.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 07:44am

FIA busts fake apostille network involving MoFA officials

Anti-Corruption Circle carries out raids on multiple consultancy and courier offices in the basement of F&F Plaza, Aabpara.

Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:44am

Over 337,000 retirees obtained proof of life certificates in a month

Pensioners can get Nadra document free of charge

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

337,000 pensioners obtain proof of life certificates in a month

Nadra says 174,906 pensioners obtained the certificate through the Pak ID app from home, 134,521 through registration centres, 24,248 through e-Sahulat centres and 3,585 through mobile registration vans.

Published 19 Sep, 2026 08:28pm