ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intensified its internal accountability process under the supervision of Director General Riffat Mukhtar Raja, taking strict disciplinary action against officials involved in corruption, negligence, and poor investigations. According to an FIA spokesperson, during the past two months, departmental proceedings were initiated against several […]
Author: Muhammad Nasir Butt
Rs. 76 billion MoUs signed as Pakistan showcases maritime potential at PIMEC-25
KARACHI: The Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) concluded successfully in Karachi, marking the end of a four-day premier maritime gathering held from November 3 to 6. The second edition of the event, organized under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, served as a dynamic platform for strategic dialogue, […]
Seven arrested officers of NCCIA resign from service
Islamabad: Seven officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), who were recently arrested, have tendered their resignations from their official positions, according to sources. The Interior Ministry has received the resignation letters of all seven officers, which were reportedly forwarded by the NCCIA two days ago. However, the […]
Pakistan rejects Indian media claim about passport clause
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly rejected Indian media reports claiming that the “not valid for Israel” clause had been removed from Pakistani passports, terming the allegations “false and misleading propaganda.” According to the Foreign Office, no modification has been made to Pakistan’s passport policy, and the Israel-specific restriction remains printed […]
Former PTI Information Secretary Ahmed Jawad Arrested in Islamabad
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Ahmed Jawad has been arrested under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) from G-13, Islamabad. According to officials, the arrest was carried out by the National Cyber Crime Agency following a case registered against him for posting controversial content on social media […]
Canada, Pakistan to boost trade, energy cooperation
OTTAWA: Foreign ministers of Canada and Pakistan, Anita Anand and Ishaq Dar, held a bilateral call to reaffirm strong ties and deepen cooperation in key economic and strategic areas. According to a joint statement, Canada and Pakistan agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, recognizing the growing […]
Aurangzeb calls for maritime reforms, public-private partnerships at IMC-25
KARACHI: The International Maritime Conference 2025 (IMC-25) began at the Karachi Expo Centre alongside the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25), bringing together global maritime leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss key issues shaping the future of the world’s oceans. Organized by the Pakistan Navy in collaboration with […]
Pakistan International Maritime Expo 2025 opens in Karachi
KARACHI: The second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25) opened at the Expo Centre Karachi, bringing together maritime industry leaders, international delegations, and policymakers from around the world. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh Al Jasser, attended the ceremony as Guest of Honour, while […]
Pakistan Navy to induct first Chinese-built submarine next year
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf told Chinese state media, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s expanding defence partnership with Beijing. Under the deal, Islamabad will receive eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028 — four to be built in […]
Afghanistan must end terror support: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has said that Afghanistan must ensure that its soil is not used for cross-border infiltration or terrorist activities against Pakistan. Speaking to the media, he stated that the Taliban regime in Kabul should immediately end its support for terrorist groups, emphasizing that without […]









