Tag: Security

Citizens left vexed as TLP takes to Faisal Chowk against ‘rigging’

--Commuters, especially women, suffer amid traffic gridlocks on major roads, lack of public transport --Protest in govt-declared ‘red zone’ challenges writ of state yet again LAHORE: Hundreds...

Kazakh Ambassador, COAS discuss regional security at GHQ

RAWALPINDI: Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Pakistan Barlybay Sadykov called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on...

Still room for revamping in police dept: Operations DIG

--Rana Shahzad expresses hope to see implementation of KP-like policies for police in would-be PM Imran’s tenure   LAHORE: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Rana Shahzad Akbar on...

Patients suffer as PIMS ‘sealed’ for Nawaz’s security

--Hospital admin expresses helplessness; says 'only sticking to high-ups' orders'   ISLAMABAD: With convicted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif being admitted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences...

Election security provided by army cost nation Rs9bn: ECP

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday said that the election security provided by the army cost the nation Rs9 billion. Speaking to media...

All steps taken to ensure transparent polls: minister

--Shaukat Javaid says army personnel deployed at sensitive polling stations given magisterial powers --Says reporters given conditional permission to visit polling stations as per former...

Home minister directs police to ensure foolproof security on polling day

LAHORE: Punjab Home Minister Shaukat Javed on Monday directed the Punjab Police to beef up security and intensify around the clock patrolling to fully ensure...

Security provided to all political leaders: Azam Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Interior Muhammad Azam Khan has said that security has been provided to all political leaders of various parties to avoid...

35,000 policemen to perform security duties on polling day

LAHORE: More than 35,000 policemen, 50 DSPs and 200 inspectors under the supervision of 25 SPs will perform duties to maintain law and order besides...

CM for best security arrangements on polling day

LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari on Friday said that best security arrangements should be ensured on the polling day as the right to...

Govt to provide maximum security to any politician under threat: minister

--Information and Culture Department donates Rs1 mln to Public Art and Literary Society   LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Ahmed Waqas Riaz on Thursday said...

Senate body to discuss security arrangements tomorrow: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Rehman Malik on Wednesday said that the committee would discuss one point agenda of security arrangements for...

ANP urges caretaker govt to provide security for its electoral candidates

PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) General Secretary Sardar Hussain Babak and Deputy General Secretary Aimal Wali Khan on Wednesday urged the caretaker...

Interim govt not targeting any specific political party, clarifies home minister

--Shaukat Javed says security of all political leaders upgraded on par with prime minister --Says July 13 security plan was ‘made on merit’ to avoid...

Security beefed up in Peshawar ahead of elections

PESHAWAR: Ten more check posts have been established in different parts of the city in a bid to beef up the security ahead of...

Senator Rehman Malik calls for enhancing security of politicians

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Rehman Malik on Saturday condemned Mastung blast and has ordered enhanced security for politicians. Malik has sought a...

Best security arrangements being made amid threats to electoral candidates: CM

--Askari for settlement of polls-related issues in consultation with all political players --Seeks cooperation of political parties to deal with terror threats, maintain law and...