. Federal Constabulary (FC). Photo: Express/file MIRANSHAH, PAKISTAN: In view of the prevailing law and order situation in District Bannu, the office of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Saturday requested the Home and Tribal Affairs Department to deploy nine platoons of the Federal Constabulary (FC) for the “protection of vital installations”. A…

. DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Six police personnel, including a DSP and SHO, were injured on Saturday when terrorists opened fire on their vehicles in Dera Ismail Khan, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Makin confirmed. The attack occurred within the jurisdiction of Hathala police station. Those among the injured included Kalaachi DSP and Hathala SHO….

. LAHORE: Police authorities have postponed the Elite Orientation Course (EOC) for assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) and SIs following the death of two Punjab Highway Patrol personnel during training at the Elite Police Training School in Lahore. According to a memorandum issued by the additional inspector general of police (training), the EOC 2026 for SIs and…

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday ordered a fresh post-mortem examination of the body of late Assistant Commissioner Furqan Ahmed, who was buried at the H-8 Cemetery in Islamabad nearly a year ago. The court directed the District Magistrate to complete the post-mortem process within 10 days. Pattoki AC Furqan Ahmed died at…

Orders action against executive director, 7 others Announces Rs10m, Sitara-e-Khidmat for ‘brave’ nurse Inquiry SWIFT ACTION: PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the PIMS fire incident in Lahore. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered immediate action against eight people identified by an inquiry committee over the Pakistan Institute of Medical…

. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty virtually on Friday. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday termed transformation of Pakistan’s image, strengthening of economy and diplomatic achievements miraculous, crediting it to the sincere and relentless efforts of the incumbent…

Glamorous event sees array of celebrities walk the ramp to showcase extensive collection of wedding, festive wear KARACHI: A glamorous bridal fashion show in Karachi brought together an array of Pakistani actors, television personalities, models and social media stars, turning the runway into a celebration of traditional bridal fashion with a contemporary touch. Held at…

The FBR’s data revealed that people actually paid Rs85.4 billion, suggesting that they were ready to bear the extra cost but not to come into the tax net. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: After a lull, the government’s drive to integrate large retailers with the tax system picked up momentum in the last fiscal year and the…

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director High Performance and senior selector Aqib Javed have travelled to London to attend a special reception and dinner being hosted by King Charles for the Pakistan cricket team on September 2, a PCB source said. The event will take place at the Gardens of…