33 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi briefs Ch Shujaat on steps for internal security

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam group (PML-Q) President and former premier Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi expressed his condolences to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain over the passing of his brother-in-law, Javed Chattha, and offered heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. The interior minister also offered Fateha […]

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39 h. ago Interior minister visits Shujaat Hussain to offer condolences

LAHORE – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Monday to express condolences over the death of his brother-in-law, Javed Chattha. Naqvi conveyed heartfelt grief and sympathies to Shujaat and his family. Provincial Minister Chaudhry Shafay Hussain was also present during the visit. The […]

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53 h. ago Naqvi, Punjab governor discuss prevailing political situation

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, as well as the prevailing political and national situation, came under discussion. Governor Punjab congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on Pakistan’s victory in the T20 series against South Africa, remarking that the national team displayed […]

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64 h. ago Punjab governor, interior minister discuss political situation

LAHORE – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider met with Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday to discuss the country’s political situation and other matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, Governor Saleem Haider congratulated the interior minister on Pakistan’s T20 series victory against South Africa, praising the national team’s performance. “Pakistan played excellent cricket […]

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3 d. ago Pakistani fisherman coerced by Indian intelligence, says Information Minister

ISLAMABAD – Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday revealed that a Pakistani fisherman was arrested by the Indian Coast Guard and coerced into carrying out tasks for India’s intelligence agency. Speaking at a press conference alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary, Tarar said the fisherman, Ijaz Mallah, was apprehended while fishing in the […]

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3 d. ago 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 […]

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5 d. ago Punjab CM, PA speaker agree on stern action against miscreants

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to discuss matters pertaining to political and administrative affairs of the province. Legislative matters and functioning of the Punjab Assembly were also discussed in detail in the meeting. Both leaders agreed to take stern action against miscreants who attempt to disrupt […]

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6 d. ago Pak, Iran partners in regional peace, Naqvi tells Pezeshkian

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday hailed Iran and Pakistan as partners in maintaining regional peace and stability during a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian. The interior minister is currently on a visit to Iran at a time of sustained tension with two of Pakistan’s neighbours, Iran and Afghanistan. A press release said he met […]

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6 d. ago Naqvi hails Iran as partner for regional peace amid Afghan border tensions

Islamabad, Tehran reaffirm joint commitment to combat terrorism and strengthen border security President Pezeshkian says Tehran values Pakistan’s ‘immense support, expressing satisfaction with trajectory of bilateral ties TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday hailed Iran and Pakistan as vital partners in maintaining regional peace and stability, as he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan pledges humanitarian support to Turkiye after 6.1 quake

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Turkiye and offered humanitarian assistance following a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck the country’s western region, injuring 22 people. According to Turkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake was centered in Sindirgi, Balikesir province. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya […]

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9 d. ago Naqvi holds key meetings with top UK, US diplomats on bilateral ties

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has held separate meetings with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, focusing on bilateral relations, regional developments, and areas of mutual interest, his office said on Sunday. The meetings underlined Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen ties with both the United Kingdom and the United States. According to […]

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9 d. ago Naqvi reinforces Pakistan’s counterterror, security ties with UK and US

Interior Minister, British HC and US envoy discuss security, counterterrorism, and regional cooperation Naqvi vows to enhance institutional capacity, align internal reforms with global security efforts ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday held separate meetings with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and United States Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker to review bilateral relations, regional developments, […]

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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif discuss national, political affairs

LAHORE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra on Sunday to discuss key national and political matters, according to official sources. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were also present during the high-level meeting. During the discussion, PM Shehbaz briefed Nawaz […]

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1 week ago Interior ministry notifies ban on TLP following federal cabinet’s approval

Notification issued under Section 11B of Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, states it has ‘reasonable grounds’ to link TLP with terrorism Party included in list of banned outfits after Cabinet, chaired by PM Shehbaz, unanimously approved summary Punjab govt proposed ban after violent nationwide demonstrations, accusing party of reneging on 2021 pledge to abandon violent tactics ISLAMABAD: […]

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1 week ago Punjab governor backs KP CM’s right to meet Imran Khan in jail

PESHAWAR – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi should “definitely” be allowed to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, stressing that there is “no reason to deny” the meeting if there are no legal hurdles. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar alongside KP Governor Faisal Karim […]

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1 week ago Cabinet greenlights ban on TLP under ATA on Punjab’s recommendation

Federal Cabinet chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif approves Interior Ministry’s summary following Punjab’s request Summary accused TLP of repeated violence, attacks on police, and property damage Adviser to PM Sanaullah claims ban not political, aimed at ‘purging it of anti-state and terrorist elements’ Azma Bokhari reveals 3,800 financiers linked to TLP identified and funding channels […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, UK launch initiative to tackle transnational organised crime

The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, in collaboration with the British High Commission, formally inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Thursday in Islamabad, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening international cooperation against transnational organized crime and enhancing Pakistan’s capacity to address complex global criminal challenges. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of State for Interior […]

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1 week ago After Balochistan, Sindh asks centre for bulletproof vehicles turned down by KP

ISLAMABAD: The Sindh government has formally requested the federal interior ministry to allocate it the armoured vehicles rejected earlier this week by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) administration, becoming the second province after Balochistan to do so. In a letter addressed to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Sindh Additional Chief Secretary Muhammad Iqbal Memon said the province […]

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1 week ago Naqvi redirects ‘rejected’ bulletproof vehicles from KP to Balochistan amid centre

Centre–KP tensions flare as provinces spar over counterterror funding, faulty vehicles Afridi blames Islamabad for ‘flawed policy,’ says KP denied war-on-terror dues ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced that the bulletproof vehicles earlier sent to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) would now be dispatched to Balochistan, after KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi accused the federal […]

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1 week ago PTI plans massive Karachi rally to launch nationwide campaign

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced a “massive public rally” in Karachi this November to begin a nationwide public engagement campaign. The decision was made during PTI Secretary General Barrister Salman Akram Raja’s recent visit to Karachi. He met with key party leaders, including Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh and Parliamentary Leader Shabbir Qureshi, to discuss political […]

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