Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Tuesday it will not accept any foreign pressure on its policy to hold talks with the Taliban. The country’s senior political leaders at a government’s sponsored conference called upon the government to initiate dialogue with the Taliban to end violence, which has claimed lives of over 40,000 […]
The All Parties Conference (APC) convened to devise a comprehensive strategy for overcoming terrorism will be held in Islamabad later on Monday. All major political parties have accepted the invitation to participate in the conference, Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan says. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who will chair the APC, will deliver his […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday called for amendments in anti-terrorism law in accordance with the guidelines given by superior judiciary. He was addressing a high level meeting on national security and law and order in the country at Raiwind in Lahore. The Prime Minister issued directions for immediate blocking of all illegal SIMs across […]
The federal cabinet meets in Karachi later on Wednesday to approve a “targeted operation” against the miscreants. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had convened the meeting in Karachi on the second day of his visit to the city. The meeting would discuss and approve a comprehensive strategy to take action against criminals and target killers to […]
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Tuesday on a two-day visit to discuss options for restoration of peace and the proposed ‘targeted operation’ against the miscreants in the port city. Nearly 1200 people have been killed in firing incidents in Karachi this year, the Human Right Commission of Pakistan says in its latest […]
The government Sunday denied media reports that talks with the Taliban have started. The BBC Urdu service had earlier reported that Pakistani officials have started talks with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP. The TTP spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid, also rejected the talks reports as baseless and part of propaganda. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar […]
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan told the National Assembly Pakistan opposes any attack on Syria as any such action will against its sovereignty. He aid that Syria is an independent and sovereign country and Pakistan cannot support any action against it. He said Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz will brief […]
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Awami National Party (ANP) have alleged victimization and arrest of their activists as the security forces launched an operation in parts of Karachi early Thursday. The MQM and ANP lawmakers walked out of the National Assembly and the Senate on Thursday to register protest over arrests. The ANP […]
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Sunday directed to form a Quick Response Force to effectively and timely respond in emergency situations. Chairing a security related meeting in Islamabad on Sunday‚ the Interior Minister directed Islamabad Police to improve security of Federal Capital. The meeting also overviewed the Islamabad incident and security matters. Chaudhry Nisar […]
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Friday a comprehensive security plan is being prepared for the safety of the Federal Capital Islamabad. Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Friday‚ he said computerized record will be prepared of all government servants and other people living in the Capital. Referring to the arrest […]
Pakistan on Thursday condemned Egyptian dictatorial leadership for killing unarmed civilians in a crackdown against the supported of the deposed President. Reports say that at least 421 people died when security forces stormed two camps which supporters of ousted leader Mohammed Morsi. A state of emergency was declared and curfews imposed in Egyptian cities. “The […]
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Sunday that all available resources will be provided to the Balochistan government to restore peace in the province and put it on the path of progress and development. Talking to media along with Balochistan Chief Minister Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch after chairing a meeting of law […]