Ministry of Interior – BOL News Staging

Govt approves deployment of Paksitan Army for Muharram security

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Interior has decided to deploy the Pakistan Army across the country to cater any emergency like situation during Muharram-ul-Haram. According to the ministry, troops will be stationed in all four provinces, as well as in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, to ensure law and order during the Muharram. The … Read more

Ministry of Interior approves deployment of Army for T20 series

May 23, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Federal Ministry of Interior has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces to ensure security arrangements for the upcoming T20 cricket series between Pakistan and Bangladesh. According to ministry sources, the deployment will be for security and protection duties. The Pakistan Army will be deployed under Article 245 of the … Read more

Federal Ministry of Interior seeks data of Afghan student from KP gvot

March 25, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Federal Ministry of Interior has sought Afghan students’ records from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. The Federal Ministry of Interior’s Foreign National Security Cell has written a letter to the Home Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa seeking a record of Afghan students in the province. A letter written by the Interior Ministry states that the Foreign … Read more

Army deployed in Islamabad amid protests by PTI

November 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Government has deployed Pakistan Army federal capital to deal any emergency like situation during the protest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI).

The Ministry of Interior has issued a notification calling for the army in Islamabad, according to which the Pakistan Army has been called under Article 245 and it has been made clear that those who break the law will be dealt with iron hands.

According to the notification, the Army has also been assigned powers to impose curfew to maintain law and order situation in any area.

Sources indicate that security forces have also been authorised to shoot miscreants and troublemakers on sight.

It should be noted that during the PTI protest in Islamabad, miscreants rammed a vehicle on the Rangers personnel on the Srinagar highway, in a result 4 Rangers personnel were martyred while 5 Rangers and 2 policemen were also seriously injured.

According to security sources, 4 Rangers and 2 policemen have been martyred so far in the attacks on the law enforcement agencies by miscreants, while more than 100 policemen have been injured so far, many of whom are seriously injured.

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Federal Govt makes biometric verification mandatory at airports

November 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Government has made biometric verification mandatory for passengers going abroad from Pakistan.

The federal government has decided to install biometric machines at all airports across the country taking an important step to tighten the border security.

The Ministry of Interior has made biometric verification of international passengers mandatory. A letter has been issued to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on behalf of the Ministry of Interior to take immediate steps.

The Ministry of Interior said that biometric authentication will make it impossible for wanted accused to travel.

Biometric machines should be installed at international immigration counters at airports to ensure effective screening of passengers with biometrics.

The initiative aims to further improve security and bring it in line with international standards.

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10 FC personnel martyred in terrorist attack in DI Khan

October 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: At least 10 personnel of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) martyred when terrorists (Khawarij) launched a fierce attack on an FC checkpoint in Darazinda, Dera Ismail Khan.

Spokesperson from the Ministry of Interior, said assault, executed under the cover of darkness, was a well-coordinated effort by militants who targeted the Zam FC checkpoint using heavy weaponry.

The FC soldiers stood firm and courageously fought back, ultimately sacrificing their lives to protect the checkpoint and thwart the terrorists’ assault.

The Ministry of Interior spokesperson confirmed that ten FC soldiers were martyred in the confrontation, and three others sustained injuries. Despite the overwhelming threat posed by the heavily armed attackers, the soldiers’ bravery prevented the terrorists from advancing further.

“The martyred soldiers thwarted the terrorists’ attack on the checkpoint by laying down their lives,” the spokesperson said, honoring the soldiers’ ultimate sacrifice.

The names of the martyrs have been released, including Naib Subedar Muhammad Jan, Naik Arif, Lance Naik Saeed-ur-Rehman, Sepoy Akhunzada, and Sepoy Hazratullah. Sepoys Mushtaq, Abdul Samad, Imran, Basir, and Mehtab also embraced martyrdom. Six soldiers hailed from South Waziristan, while four were from the Karak district.

Their brave resistance served as a testament to their commitment to the security of Pakistan and the preservation of peace in the region.

Three FC personnel were also wounded during the exchange of fire with the attackers. The injured soldiers including Naik Hamza, Sepoy Hasan, and Sepoy Sabir Ayub were swiftly transferred to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dera Ismail Khan for medical treatment. Their condition is currently stable, and they are receiving the necessary care.

Paying tribute to the martyred soldiers, the spokesperson emphasized that the FC remained unwavering in its resolve to combat terrorism and secure peace for Pakistan.

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No illegal gathering to be allowed in Islamabad, MoI writes to IG

October 14, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has directed district administration of Islamabad to ensure foolproof security on the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

The Ministry of Interior has written a letter to Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Inspector General(IG) Islamabad. According to the Ministry of Interior, no illegal gathering is allowed within the limits of Islamabad, there can be no protest or lockdown on the occasion of the SCO meeting.

The Ministry of Interior said that the Islamabad High Court has issued orders to stop any protest or lockdown in Islamabad, so the district administration should take all possible measures for foolproof security.

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Pakistan banns issuance of passports to asylum seekers

June 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has decided to introduce a new policy regarding the issuance of passports to Pakistani citizens, who are seeking asylum in foreign countries.

The federal interior ministry announced that the authority will not issue passports to those seeking asylum on political and any other grounds.

The Directorate of Passport and Immigration has banned the issuance of passports of asylum seekers abroad.

Directorate of Passport and Immigration has issued a letter in this regard.

According to the letter, a ban has been imposed on the issuance of passports to those seeking asylum in foreign countries.

According to the post, passports will not be issued to people seeking asylum in foreign countries. It further said the passports held by such individuals will be revoked and will not be renewed.

It has been said in the letter that Pakistanis who have applied for asylum abroad or who have already received asylum abroad, will not be issued passports.

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Federal cabinet approved inclusion of 35 names in ECL

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet approved the inclusion of 35 names in the Exit Control List (ECL), barring them from leaving the country.

This decision comes amidst ongoing efforts to combat corruption and financial crimes. While approving 4 persons to go abroad under one-time permission, the cases of 26 persons were postponed based on various reasons.

According to sources, names have been included in the ECL in cases of corruption, crimes, and damage to national exchequer.

On the summary of the Ministry of Interior, approval has been taken from the federal cabinet through circulation, and approval was also given to remove the names of 30 persons from the exit control list while 4 persons were allowed to go abroad under one-time permission.

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Mobile phone service partially restored in various cities of country

February 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The mobile phone service was partially restored in various cities of the country.

According to the Ministry of Interior, mobile phone service has been restored in Bhakkar, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Taxila, Gujar Khan Chakri.

The Ministry of Interior said that the service has also been partially restored in Loralai, Sibi and Jhal Magsi areas of Balochistan.

The Ministry of Interior said that the service has been restored in the cities of Sindh province, but the service will remain suspended in Karachi.

It should be noted that on the occasion of the general elections in the country, mobile phone and internet services remain closed throughout the country.

Candidates and voters faced difficulties due to suspension of mobile phone and internet services.

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Ministry of Interior sends summary for deployment of Army for polls

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has sent a summary to the federal cabinet regarding the provision of the Pakistan Army on the security issues of the general elections.

The army will be deployed for general election security after the approval of the caretaker federal cabinet of the summary sent by the Ministry of Interior.

Sources said that the Election Commission of Pakistan had asked for 277,000 military personnel, Pakistan Army, Rangers, and FC personnel will be posted in the general elections.

It should be noted that the general elections in the country are to be held on February 8, for which preparations have entered the final stages, the ECP has also frozen the funds of all local government departments.

Earlier, Caretaker Federal Minister of Communications Shahid Ashraf Tarar visited the control room established in the Ministry of Interior for monitoring of security arrangements and law and order situation during the general election 2024.

The caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar appointed Shahid Ashraf Tarar as the Chairman of the Committee for the Security and Administrative Affairs of General Elections 2024.

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JIT forms to probe social media campaign against SC judges

January 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has formed a six-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to prevent the misleading campaign on social media against Supreme Court judges.

According to the Home Ministry notification, the Additional Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) ‘s Cyber Crime Wing will be the convener of the JIT. The representatives of Intelligence Bureau(IB), Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI), Deputy Inspector General(DIG) Islamabad Police, representative of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority(PTA) and any other co-opted member.

The notification states that the representative of IB and ISI included in the JIT will be a grade 20 officer.

The notification stated that JIT will identify the accused and bring them to book and give recommendations to prevent such incidents in the future.

The notification states that the JIT will trace out nefarious campaigners against Supreme Court judges and produce challans against the nefarious campaigners.

The JIT will submit a preliminary report to the Home Ministry within 15 days.

It should be noted that the lawyers’ organizations of the country have demanded action against those campaigning on social media against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa.

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Ministry of Interior excuses to deploy troops in LG polls in Sindh

January 14, 2023 by Abid Khan

The ECP has received the reply from the Ministry of Interior.
GHQ excused to provide army and rangers for LG elections.
The deployment is not possible at highly sensitive polling stations.

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has excused to deploy troops outside sensitive and most sensitive polling stations during the second phase of local government elections in Karachi and Hyderabad.

The Election Commission has received the reply to the letter written to the Ministry of Interior on the issue of the deployment of the army and rangers outside the polling stations during the second phase of municipal elections in Sindh.

Responding to the ECP’s letter, the Ministry of Interior has excused the deployment of the army and rangers at polling stations.

In response to the letter, the Ministry of Interior has stated that deployment of such a large number of army and rangers personnel is not possible.

The Ministry of Interior said that the issue of deployment of army and rangers was taken with the GHQ, however, deployment is the responsibility of the provincial government at the first level and it has already been informed that deployment is not possible at highly sensitive polling stations.

According to the Ministry of Interior, it is not possible to provide security cover to the election staff and materials, but the ECP should identify 500 highly sensitive polling stations because the deployment of rangers can be done outside five hundred highly sensitive polling stations, in which the rangers personnel will assist the police personnel.

It may be noted that the Election Commission had written a letter to the Ministry of Interior regarding the deployment of the Pakistan army and rangers personnel during the LG elections.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Interior has directed the deployment of Frontier Constabulary at sensitive and highly sensitive polling stations.

In this regard, the Ministry of Interior said that the Election Commission had requested for deployment of Frontier Constabulary at the most sensitive and sensitive polling stations. However, the date and area of deployment, in consultation with the Sindh Government, Election Commission, and Frontier Constabulary.

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Online visas to 191 countries issued: Ministry of Interior report

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has released its annual report, which includes the performances of the interior ministry, NADRA, Islamabad administration, police and FIA. The report said that online visas were issued to 191 countries and Foreign National Security Cell was established in a year. It further said that the ministry had issued online Exit … Read more

Interior Ministry to list all foreigners in Pakistan: Sheikh Rasheed

July 8, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

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The Ministry of Interior has decided to register all foreigners living in the country and facilitate the return of all those Pakistanis who are stuck at the Torkham border. Addressing the media on Thursday, Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said: “We have decided to register all foreigners present in the country. People having fake … Read more

NCOC suggests week-long Eid holidays: sources

April 26, 2021 by Web Desk

Cinemas, shrines allowed to reopen for fully vaccinated As NCOC relaxes curb

The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) has advised the government to declare Eid holidays from May 10 to May 16 owing to the rampant increase in the coronavirus cases across the country. Sources said that the suggestion for week-long holidays has been sent to the Ministry of Interior. The ministry will make a decision and … Read more

Banks to be closed on December 25 for Quaid-e-Azam day/Christmas

December 23, 2020 by Web Desk

All banks across the country will be closed on Friday 25th, December 2020 on account of Quaid-e-Azam / Christmas. According to the details, this announcement is in line with the holidays declared by the government for the year 2020. On the other hand, the Embassy of Pakistan in Dublin will also remain closed on Friday. … Read more

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