Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Interior Minister, CM discuss security situation in KP   

Interior Minister

PESHAWAR: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur held discussions on matters related to peace and security in the province.

The Interior Minister visited the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar to discuss law and order and other security issues with Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

They both agreed on improving coordination between federal and provincial authorities to enforce laws aimed at enhancing peace and security in the province.

They condemned the recent attacks on Chinese nationals and expressed sympathy with the Chinese government and families of the deceased.

It was decided in the meeting to bring the perpetrators of the incident to justice and eradicate terrorism.

Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized that peace and security are top priorities for the provincial government and ensuring the protection of life and property of the people is the foremost objective.

He mentioned that efforts would be made to strengthen the police and other law enforcement agencies in the province.

The Chief Minister also stated that concrete steps would be taken under a coherent strategy to achieve this objective.

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SHC orders PTA to restore social media site ‘X’

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore the suspended social media site X across the country.

In the statement released by the court, it has been said that the X service should be restored without any interruption or shutdown.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the Minister of Interior has stated that the directive to close X has not been issued. The Prime Minister, the Interior Minister, and the Minister of IT are using X by installing a VPN and telling the nation that X is not closed.

Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi inquired about who closed the sites and who ordered to keep them closed.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that only the PTA has the authority to shut down the X, to keep the service slow.

The petitioner’s lawyer added that journalists and those whose livelihoods are linked to X are facing serious difficulties. The millions of people associated with media and research are facing difficulties due to the closure of X.

Justice Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi asked how many days X service is closed. We have already ordered to open internet service in a petition.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that this application is different from the case. The day Commissioner Rawalpindi stated how we rigged X has been closed since that day.

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Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemns tragic killing of laborers in Turbat

Sarfraz Bugti

He said state would take action against terrorists. Bugti expressed condolence and sympathy to bereaved families. CM Sindh strongly condemned an incident of terrorism in Turbat. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti strongly condemned the tragic killing of six laborers in Turbat, Balochistan. He, expressing condolence and sympathy to the bereaved families, said neither Baloch, … Read more

Bugti directs illegal immigrants to leave Pakistan before Nov 01

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  • He said this policy is about illegal aliens, regardless of country.
  • Sarfraz Bugti said state would show no compromise after deadline.
  •  He clarified federal government is only sending illegal foreigners.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti directed all illegal immigrants to leave Pakistan before the deportation deadline of November 01 otherwise the state would show no compromise in this regard.

In a statement regarding the Afghan nationals, Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that there was a discussion regarding the repatriation of the Afghan nationals in which all the stakeholders were present. He said it was decided to give a grace period to the Afghan nationals when there were many people and there was a demand from them that people wanted to go voluntarily.

He said that those who want to go by November 1 should go after that stat show no compromise. He said since the first day it has been said that this is not just an Afghan-based policy, this policy is about illegal aliens, regardless of the country they belong to.

Sarfraz Bugti said that when it comes to illegal residents, whether they are Afghans or any foreigners who have visas, we have not said anything to them but the government is only sending illegal foreigners.

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Pakistan introduces business friendly visa policy to boost economy: Bugti

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  • He said visa process streamlined to be more business-friendly.
  • Bugti said visas will be issued with greater ease to businessmen.
  • He said government’s commitment to combat smuggling vigorously.

ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti said that a significant business-friendly visa policy was introduced, aiming to promote investment and stimulate economic growth.

He said that, under the revised policy, the visa process has been streamlined to be more business-friendly, facilitating foreign investors in establishing businesses within the country.

Additionally, visas will be issued with greater ease to individuals associated with business entities, and recommendations from bodies like the Chamber of Commerce will also be considered.

Minister Bugti emphasised the government’s commitment to combat smuggling vigorously. A collaborative anti-smuggling campaign, involving federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, has been initiated to prevent the illegal trafficking of various goods, including currencies, fertilizers, sugar, and wheat.

Furthermore, Minister Bugti revealed a comprehensive strategy for repatriating refugees to their respective countries. The objective is to significantly increase refugee registration rates from 38% to an impressive target set at 98%, with the assistance of NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority). Bugti reaffirmed the government’s dedication to maintaining peace and stability.

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Paris Court Bars Protest Against Police Violence Amid Tensions

Paris Court Bars Protest

Authorities aiming to prevent further disorder and destruction of property. Interior Minister declares ban on demonstrations linked to recent riots. Administrative court upholds ban despite protest organizers’ appeal. A Paris court barred a protest against police violence in the city on Saturday, as tensions remained high following riots earlier this month over the police shooting … Read more

PML-N will form government in Punjab, claims Rana Sanaullah

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  • He said PML-N has never been afraid of going to the public.
  • Interior Minister said PML-N has started the election campaign.
  • Rana Sanaullah said polls should be held jointly across the country.

SARGODHA: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will form its government by defeating the opposition in Punjab.

Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah while addressing the PML-N workers convention in Sargodha  said that the party has never been afraid of going to the public, the PML-N has started the election campaign under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz.

He said, “We want to make it clear that we are neither afraid of the election nor have we retreated from it. We are of the opinion that the election should be joint and transparent. The election should be held jointly in national and provincial assemblies.”

Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah further said that justice should not only be done but should also be seen to be done.

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Law and order situation to be ensured: Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah
  • He said briefing was held on the law and order situation.
  • He said evidence against the lawbreakers should be collected.
  • Main objective of the Jail Bharo Movement is to create drama.

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the law and order situation in the country will be ensured and lawbreakers will be arrested.

In his Twitter message, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said a detailed briefing was held today on the law and order situation in the context of the Jail Bharo Movement of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI).

Rana Sanaullah said that the record of the violators should be kept and will be clarified in their character certificate, and the evidence against the lawbreakers should be collected and brought before the people so that the real face of the lawbreakers would be exposed.

The Interior Minister said that the arrest of women and poor workers should be avoided. It is clear that the main objectives of the Jail Bharo Movement are to create drama, gain media attention, affect the law and order situation and create political instability.

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Need to win war on terrorism at all costs: Rana Sanaullah

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Rana Sanaullah expressed resolve to win the war on terrorism He said political, military leadership would take parliament into confidence He said the Peshawar attack is against Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has expressed the resolve to win the war on terrorism at all costs, saying the attack in Peshawar was against the entire … Read more

Peshawar explosion: Police was target of suicide bomber, says interior minister

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Rana Sanaullah said more casualties were feared. He apprised threats were received from terrorists. “The attack cannot be termed as security failure.” PESHAWAR: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Monday said target of the suicide bomber in Peshawar was police officials, Bol News reported. At least 17 people had died in the blast and more casualties … Read more

Spain church stabbing incident leaves at least one dead, several injured

spain church stabbing

At least one person died during the Spain church stabbing incident. The parish priest was among those hurt and is in critical condition. According to news reports, 4 persons were injured. The Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday that a suspect had been detained in connection with the stabbing of many people at a church in … Read more

No-tolerance policy adopted against terrorists: Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah handed over Rs10 million cheque to the family of martyred policeman He said the NSC meeting decided on zero-tolerance against terrorists He lauded the sacrifices of CTD and police personnel ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday categorically said that there will be no talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or … Read more

“Will seal CM House if confidence vote is not taken” threatens Rana Sanaullah

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Rana Sanaullah warns CM Punjab to seal CM House He said the Governor will announce the appointment of a new CM He also said that all the PDM parties are in contact The Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Tuesday that if the session for the no-confidence motion against CM Punjab would not be held at … Read more

Rana Sanaullah to be discharged from hospital today

Rana Sanaullah

RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah remained hospitalized for the third day undergoing treatment for a heart ailment and is likely to be discharged today (Sunday). The federal minister was admitted to the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) in Rawalpindi on November 11.  Sources revealed cardiologists are conducting his medical examination on a regular basis … Read more

Rana Sanaullah claims PTI planning to bring weapons to Islamabad

Rana Sanuallah

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah claimed PTI is bringing weapons to Islamabad He played an audio leak purportedly of PTI’s Ali Amin Gandapur asking to bring weapons He said the plan will lead to bloodshed and create chaos ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is planning to bring armed men … Read more

Rana Sanuallah’s arrest: ACE team returns from Kohsar police station

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ISLAMABAD: Station House Officer (SHO) Kohsar police station has refused to comply with the arrest warrant of federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. A four-member team from the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) arrived at the police station to implement the arrest warrants of the federal minister in connection with a corruption case. According to reports, SHO Kohsar … Read more

Govt gears up to stop PTI’s long march to Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to stop the participants of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march from entering Islamabad, BOL News reported. The decision came after reports the party is making final preparations for the decisive long march to the federal capital. PTI chairman Imran Khan has also said he will give the final … Read more

Rana Sanaullah to convey message of PM Shehbaz to MQM-P leadership

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  • Rana Sanaullah will meet with MQM-P leadership on Tuesday to deliver Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s special message
  • Rana Sanaullah, Ayaz Sadiq, and the party’s local leadership will be among the PML-N group
  • the interior minister will also meet with the families of the missing people to discuss what steps the federal government has taken to investigate the killings
  • Last week, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui threatened to leave the government coalition in the center over the problem of missing party workers

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah will meet with Mutahidda Qoumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leadership on Tuesday to deliver Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s special message at the MQM Bahadurabad office.

Following the MQM-P about missing party workers, a PML-N delegation will visit the MQM-P office in Bahadurabad to appease the ally in the center. Rana Sanaullah, Ayaz Sadiq, and the party’s local leadership will be among the PML-N group.

According to sources, the interior minister will also meet with the families of the missing people to discuss what steps the federal government has taken to investigate the killings.

The MQM-P leaders want to ask the interior minister about the federal government’s progress in discovering the killers of the missing workers during the meeting. The MQM-P would also examine other issues, including the city’s law and order condition.

Last week, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui threatened to leave the government coalition in the center over the problem of missing party workers.

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Terrorism case registered against Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah protest

GUJRAT: A case has been registered against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) for threatening the judiciary and government officials, Bol News reported. The case was registered by a citizen Shehkaz Aslam, a resident of Mauza Kunjah, in Industrial Area 2 police station of Gujarat, the hometown of Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry … Read more

Govt decides to deploy FC, Rangers during by-elections

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to deploy Frontier Constabulary and Rangers for maintaining law and order situation during by-elections to be held on Sunday. The decision was taken during a special meeting held in Islamabad regarding law and order arrangements in the by-elections chaired by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. The forum decided that the violators … Read more

Not intimidated by Imran Khan’s threats: Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that no one is intimidated by the blackmailing and threats of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. Addressing a press conference, the federal minister referred to Imran Khan’s statement that he was pushed to the limits and would not remain silent on those involved in the foreign conspiracy. Sanaullah said … Read more

Many arrested ahead of Champions League final amid chaos

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Several people were arrested in Paris by the police during the Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Liverpool. The Reds said that fans with genuine tickets were not allowed to enter the stadium amid security issues. But, the UEFA and the French authorities said that these people were carrying fake tickets. The interior … Read more

Sheikh Rashid hopeful PM, Punjab CM, interior minister to be indicted

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MULTAN: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said it was possible that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah would be indicted in court cases. During Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s Multan rally, while talking about the Supreme Court’s decision … Read more

Tunisia journalist detained after criticizing ministry

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Tunisia’s SNJT reporters’ union has denounced the detention of a journalist who had criticized the interior ministry on social media site, calling it a “backwards step” for freedom of expression. Chahrazed Akacha, editor-in-chief of a news website, turned into detained on suspicion of “harming different people’s peace via public telecommunication networks”, the union said overdue … Read more

Salaries of Airport Security Force to be increased by 15pct: interior minister

Intervention is more dangerous than conspiracy: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the government had decided to raise salaries of the Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel by 15 per cent like other civil armed forces. Prime Minister Imran Khan had given his approval in that regard on February 18, he said in a statement. The ASF employees … Read more

Security forces ready to give befitting response to any terrorist activity: Rashid

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday said the security forces are ready to give a befitting response to any terrorist activity in the country. Addressing media in Islamabad, he paid tribute to security forces for killing 20 terrorists in 72 hours. Regretting the opposition’s attitude, the minister said it is fortunate that they were talking … Read more

‘JUI-F’s success due to rise of Taliban’

Sheikh Rasheed

Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad is a veteran figure in Pakistan politics and founder of the Awami Muslim League-Pakistan (AMLP). A firebrand politician who has a knack of attracting controversies, owing to his candid style of speaking, Rasheed is currently serving as the Interior Minister and is considered a close aide and ally of Prime Minister Imran … Read more

Nobody doubts both Zardari, Sharif families are corrupt: Sheikh Rashid

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KARACHI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that even if people differ from the governance and politics of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), they have no doubt that both the Sharif and Zardari families are corrupt. While speaking to media in Karachi on Sunday, he said, “People can differ from our governance and politics but nobody doubts … Read more