Tag: Security
Nigerians vote in ‘test’ poll amid security
ASABA - Nigerians voted on Thursday in a key state governor's ballot seen as a test ahead of April's nationwide elections, with massive security deployed amid fears of further violence.
The governor's election in Delta State, located in the main oil-producing Niger Delta region, came after a court invalidated the result of the 2007 vote after fraud allegations and ordered a re-run just months before a new ballot. Nigeria has been hit by a series of attacks in recent weeks,
The governor's election in Delta State, located in the main oil-producing Niger Delta region, came after a court invalidated the result of the 2007 vote after fraud allegations and ordered a re-run just months before a new ballot. Nigeria has been hit by a series of attacks in recent weeks,
South Africa to push for reform of UN security council
PRETORIA - South Africa will push for reform of the United Nations Security Council during a two-year stint as a rotating member of the group, a government minister said on Wednesday. "We will attempt to persuade and convince the permanent five of the need for the early conclusion of the reform process," Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana Mashabane told reporters in Pretoria.
"The power configuration is not in favour of the non-permanent members and
"The power configuration is not in favour of the non-permanent members and
Alarming urea shortage imperils Pakistan’s food security
ISLAMABAD - An official source has disclosed that the government is left with a meager 24,000 tonnes of urea, while local urea manufacturers are left with zero stocks as a result of the 45 days feedstock gas curtailment. In addition, urea imports from Saudi Arabia are also in doldrums.
This alarming situation came from the Fertiliser Price Review Committee (FPRC) on Tuesday and has severely threatened the country's food security. Restoration of gas to the fertilser industry is
This alarming situation came from the Fertiliser Price Review Committee (FPRC) on Tuesday and has severely threatened the country's food security. Restoration of gas to the fertilser industry is
KESC shrinking away from SSGC security deposit
KARACHI - Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) which has cried foul over the limited supply of gas from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is deliberately avoiding an agreement for purchase of gas in a bid to dodge security deposits of billions of rupees. The KESC is reluctant to honour a security deposit valued at Rs 10 billion to SSGC, a mandatory requirement for a consumer to receive utility services, sources indicated.
While the privately run public utility company is
While the privately run public utility company is
Security forces gun down 2 militants
PESHAWAR - Two militants were shot down in Samar Bag area of Lower Dir, security officials claimed on Sunday. Earlier, the militants attacked a police van with an Improvised Explosive Device, injuring three police officers including the station house officer, officials said.
Security forces then retaliated, killing two of the attackers and capturing an undisclosed number. The Lower Dir district is native to Sufi Mohammad, chief of the banned Tehrik Nifaz Shariah Mohammadi.
Security forces then retaliated, killing two of the attackers and capturing an undisclosed number. The Lower Dir district is native to Sufi Mohammad, chief of the banned Tehrik Nifaz Shariah Mohammadi.
Plane carrying Bilawal delayed for security reasons
KARACHI - The Airport Security Force (ASF) on Saturday stopped a Dubai-bound Emirates Airlines' flight EK-607, in which PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also travelling, and ran a security check before allowing it to depart.
The ASF checked the plane as a precautionary measure as an unidentified bag was found in the luggage of passengers. The flight was scheduled to fly at around 2:15 pm and departed at around 5 pm after security clearance.
However, according to Civil
The ASF checked the plane as a precautionary measure as an unidentified bag was found in the luggage of passengers. The flight was scheduled to fly at around 2:15 pm and departed at around 5 pm after security clearance.
However, according to Civil
Walk for peace and security in Balochistan
QUETTA - Aman Etahad organised a walk on Saturday to promote peace in the province and demanded of the government to provide security to the citizens against terrorism and crimes in the country.
The walk started from Assembly Chowk and ended in front of the Quetta Press Club. The participants were carrying placards and chanted slogans for peace, recovery of missing persons, curbing abduction like arrests of Balochis and against the military operation in the province, besides
The walk started from Assembly Chowk and ended in front of the Quetta Press Club. The participants were carrying placards and chanted slogans for peace, recovery of missing persons, curbing abduction like arrests of Balochis and against the military operation in the province, besides
PA meeting amid tight security today
LAHORE - The Punjab Assembly's (PA) 22nd session will begin today (Friday) amid tight security arrangements with Deputy Speaker Rana Mashood in the chair. The speaker had directed strict security arrangements in light of intelligence reports warning that holding evening sessions could create security issues, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Special lights would also be displayed all around the building for countering security threats. The session's first day would start at 3pm and
Special lights would also be displayed all around the building for countering security threats. The session's first day would start at 3pm and
Rehman blamed for ignoring security protocol for Benazir
ISLAMABAD - Advocate Waheed Anjum, the counsel for former City Police Officer of Rawalpindi Saud Aziz, said on Wednesday that threats in case of the appearance of Benazir Bhutto from the escape hatch had been conveyed to the then security officers of the former prime minister, a private TV channel reported.
Addressing the press conference, Anjum said that Rehman Malik and Major Imtiaz Ahmed, the security officers of the late PPP chairperson, were informed of the threats by the
Addressing the press conference, Anjum said that Rehman Malik and Major Imtiaz Ahmed, the security officers of the late PPP chairperson, were informed of the threats by the
Security boosted in central Nigeria after attacks
JOS - Riot police patrolled the central Nigerian city of Jos on Monday after Christmas Eve bombings killed more than 30 people and sparked clashes two days later between Muslim and Christian youths.
A series of explosions on Friday killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 100, triggering Sunday's violence in which buildings were set alight and shots were fired. Aloysius Okorie, deputy inspector general of the police, said reinforcements had been sent to the scene of the
A series of explosions on Friday killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 100, triggering Sunday's violence in which buildings were set alight and shots were fired. Aloysius Okorie, deputy inspector general of the police, said reinforcements had been sent to the scene of the
Security blanket a bane for fans, athletes
PESHAWAR - Amidst absence of audience and game lovers on the first day of 31st National Games, a number of sports events were held at different venues in Peshawar, Islamabad, Mardan and Abbottabad.
Since early Sunday morning, hundreds of game lovers, mostly youngsters from all over Khyber PK, assembled on main entrance to Khan Qayyum Stadium at Peshawar Saddar. However, they were didn't allow to enter on what the custodian of law and order claim "security grounds."
The
Since early Sunday morning, hundreds of game lovers, mostly youngsters from all over Khyber PK, assembled on main entrance to Khan Qayyum Stadium at Peshawar Saddar. However, they were didn't allow to enter on what the custodian of law and order claim "security grounds."
The
Security forces kill 16 Taliban
PESHAWAR - Security forces on Saturday claimed killing more than 16 Taliban on the second consecutive day of military operation in Baizai and Alingar areas of Mohmand Agency.
Meanwhile, Taliban have also attacked another security forces' checkpost in agency's Badmani area, in which they claimed killing a number of security forces' personnel. Official said the security forces succeeded in destroying several Taliban compounds with the help of helicopter gunships.
The clashes
Meanwhile, Taliban have also attacked another security forces' checkpost in agency's Badmani area, in which they claimed killing a number of security forces' personnel. Official said the security forces succeeded in destroying several Taliban compounds with the help of helicopter gunships.
The clashes
24 militants, 12 security personnel killed in Mohmand clashes
PESHAWAR: At least 24 militants and 12 security personnel were killed and several others injured in clashes in Baizai area of Mohmand Agency on Friday.
The clashes erupted when a group of militants attacked five checkposts in Baizai late on Thursday. Officials said around 150 militants attacked the checkposts at Ghanam Shah, Badmani and Sar Kandaw.
Subsequently, 12 security personnel were killed and another 12 injured. There were reports that several personnel went missing,
The clashes erupted when a group of militants attacked five checkposts in Baizai late on Thursday. Officials said around 150 militants attacked the checkposts at Ghanam Shah, Badmani and Sar Kandaw.
Subsequently, 12 security personnel were killed and another 12 injured. There were reports that several personnel went missing,
Iraq PM eyes security, services as new govt meets
BAGHDAD: Iraq's new cabinet held its first meeting on Wednesday, a day after a parliamentary vote ended months of political deadlock, but now must address the public's real concerns -- security and services.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki "met this morning with his ministers to tell them that his three top priorities are security, public services, especially electricity, and relations with neighbouring countries," Ali Moussawi, an adviser to Maliki, told AFP.
In separate
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki "met this morning with his ministers to tell them that his three top priorities are security, public services, especially electricity, and relations with neighbouring countries," Ali Moussawi, an adviser to Maliki, told AFP.
In separate
Lohan’s security fears
Lindsay Lohan's father has confirmed the actress has been moved to a new rehab facility amid fears for her safety. The Mean Girls star has been enrolled at California's Betty Ford clinic since October when a judge ordered her to complete three months of treatment for violating her probation stemming from a DUI arrest.
The actress was rumoured to have left the facility this week following reports she has been receiving strange phone calls, with Britney Spears' former
The actress was rumoured to have left the facility this week following reports she has been receiving strange phone calls, with Britney Spears' former
Provinces directed to ensure security of Chinese nationals
KARACHI: The Interior Ministry has directed Sindh's authorities to maintain a record of Chinese nationals, particularly investors working in different sectors in the province, so that measures could be taken for their security, Pakistan Today has learnt.
According to sources in the Sindh government, the provincial governments of Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also been directed to update the entire record of Chinese nationals by the end of each month to ensure
According to sources in the Sindh government, the provincial governments of Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also been directed to update the entire record of Chinese nationals by the end of each month to ensure
KU exams in limbo for security reasons
KARACHI: Thousands of students, who had to appear in the BA, BSc, BDS and MBBS examinations scheduled to start from today (Monday), would have to wait till the new dates are announced. The delay in the announcement is reportedly due to the fact that the University of Karachi administration is yet to ensure security for the examination.
Fearing the untoward incidents during the examinations, the invigilators have refused to perform their duties due to poor security. The uncertain
Fearing the untoward incidents during the examinations, the invigilators have refused to perform their duties due to poor security. The uncertain
