Tag: Security
Iraqi PM to name cabinet, delay security posts
BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will himself take charge of Iraq's security as ministers heading the army and police will not yet be named when he unveils his cabinet on Monday, sources said on Sunday.
The naming of the government, which must be considered by parliament and approved by Saturday, is the final step in ending the protracted political impasse that has persisted since inconclusive elections on March 7. It also comes with a year to go before US troops must
The naming of the government, which must be considered by parliament and approved by Saturday, is the final step in ending the protracted political impasse that has persisted since inconclusive elections on March 7. It also comes with a year to go before US troops must
Rehman Malik praised for ensuring Muharram security
LAHORE - The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema has appreciated the efforts of the Interior Ministry and Interior Minister Rehman Malik in ensuring foolproof security during Muharramul Haram.
A press statement said the special control room established by the interior minister in the National Crisis Management Cell, Ministry of Interior, and its sub-offices in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar did a commendable job in maintaining law and order.
The statement said the MMU also
A press statement said the special control room established by the interior minister in the National Crisis Management Cell, Ministry of Interior, and its sub-offices in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar did a commendable job in maintaining law and order.
The statement said the MMU also
Security manager resigns after dump
LAHORE - A PCB official has confirmed that Major Khawaja Najam had tendered his resignation as security manager of the Pakistan team, which was accepted by the chairman of the board with immediate effect.
Najam was brought in as security manager of the team earlier this year and accompanied the team on all tours since the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. "Due to the recent spate of controversies about involvement of players in spot-fixing and the Zulqarnain Haider episode, the
Najam was brought in as security manager of the team earlier this year and accompanied the team on all tours since the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. "Due to the recent spate of controversies about involvement of players in spot-fixing and the Zulqarnain Haider episode, the
Scouts aid police in Ashura security
LAHORE - Around 1300 armed personnel were deployed with personnel from law enforcement agencies including the police to protect the main zuljinah procession in Lahore on Ashura.
The possible threats by the banned outfits were averted successfully by the planning and coordination among the police and the management of the Shia Peace Committee. Volunteers and scouts moved with the mourners and some remained standing on the entry and exit points of the procession to check people.
The possible threats by the banned outfits were averted successfully by the planning and coordination among the police and the management of the Shia Peace Committee. Volunteers and scouts moved with the mourners and some remained standing on the entry and exit points of the procession to check people.
Khosa thanks security staff, citizens for peaceful Ashura
LAHORE - Punjab chief minister's Senior Adviser Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa on Saturday appreciated people's cooperation, diligence showed by all law enforcement agencies and other government departments for protecting the life and property of citizens during Ashura.
He highlighted the role played by the police, rangers, armed forces, special branch, Anti-Terrorism Department and other government departments in ensuring a peaceful Ashura. He also appreciated the unprecedented
He highlighted the role played by the police, rangers, armed forces, special branch, Anti-Terrorism Department and other government departments in ensuring a peaceful Ashura. He also appreciated the unprecedented
Ashura observed amid foolproof security
GUJRANWALA - The processions of Ashura marched through city roads and reached their destinations peacefully under unprecedented security measures and the mourners paid glowing tributes to the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, his family and companions.
More than three thousand police contingents, Elite Force and Pakistan Rangers remained full alert throughout the day and some suspects, mainly Afghan nationals, were also arrested around the routes of procession and are being
More than three thousand police contingents, Elite Force and Pakistan Rangers remained full alert throughout the day and some suspects, mainly Afghan nationals, were also arrested around the routes of procession and are being
Girls’ schools in Pakistan lack security: report
ISLAMABAD: Seventy-two percent girls' schools in Pakistan don't have any protection against militancy, despite the government's claim for providing security to educational institutions, a Free and Fair Election Network report revealed. The report said that FAFEEN checked the security arrangements of 106 schools situated across the country and found that 72 percent girls' middle schools lacked security arrangements.
It said that the security arrangements for female students and
It said that the security arrangements for female students and
Tight security to mark Zuljinnah procession
LAHORE: The main Zuljinnah procession of the provincial capital, which has over 165 years of history, will be taken out from Nisar Haveli at 11pm today - the ninth of Muharram - to mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his die-hard companions.
On Wednesday, hundreds of Majalis were held besides small Zuljinnah processions being taken out to observe Ashura in different parts of the city. Strict security arrangements were made for these small processions and no
On Wednesday, hundreds of Majalis were held besides small Zuljinnah processions being taken out to observe Ashura in different parts of the city. Strict security arrangements were made for these small processions and no
4 new high security prisons being built in Punjab
LAHORE: Four new high security prisons and barracks are being built across jails in Punjab, one each in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Mianwali and Sahiwal at a total cost of Rs 1935.189 million. Inspector General of Prisons Punjab Kokab Nadeem Warraich told APP here on Sunday that in addition to high security prisons, nine more new jails were also being built in various districts at a cost of Rs 6,594.337 million.
He said that new district jails were being built in Okara, Pakpattan,
He said that new district jails were being built in Okara, Pakpattan,
KESC gets hefty increase on security deposit
KARACHI: People in Karachi are faced with a fresh dent as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has allowed KESC to swell the security deposit for installation of new connections by five times the previous amount.
The previous charge was a meager one thousand rupees, however, the revised charges mean that a five kilowatt power connection would cost six thousand rupees, sources said.
NEPRA has accommodated majority of the KESC demands and has allowed
The previous charge was a meager one thousand rupees, however, the revised charges mean that a five kilowatt power connection would cost six thousand rupees, sources said.
NEPRA has accommodated majority of the KESC demands and has allowed
India protests envoy’s US airport security check
NEW DELHI: The Indian government made an official protest to Washington on Saturday over the security frisking of its envoy at a US airport and hinted it could lead to tit-for-tat action, a report said.
Donald Lu, deputy chief of the US embassy in New Delhi, was summoned to the Indian foreign ministry, the Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted officials as saying.
Lu was told the airport check was "contrary to the normal diplomatic practice and inconsistent with the excellent
Donald Lu, deputy chief of the US embassy in New Delhi, was summoned to the Indian foreign ministry, the Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted officials as saying.
Lu was told the airport check was "contrary to the normal diplomatic practice and inconsistent with the excellent
DIG inspects security for Muharram
LAHORE: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rao Sardar Ali Khan visited processions and Majalis held in different areas of the provincial metropolis on Friday and checked the security arrangements. He visited a procession held in Islampura and Majalis held in Zaidi House Shah Jamal and Imambargah Qasre Abu Taalib, Shadman.
He directed the officials to remain alert during the month of Muharram to avert any untoward incident. He appealed to the participants of Majalis and processions
He directed the officials to remain alert during the month of Muharram to avert any untoward incident. He appealed to the participants of Majalis and processions
ISI refuses to brief NA defence body on security
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has refused to brief the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence on the US' reported intention to expand drone attacks to Quetta and the latest position of the war against terrorism, a source told Pakistan Today on Wednesday.
Directing the Ministry of Defence to organise a special briefing for committee members at the ISI Headquarters, the committee in its recent meeting had asked the ISI director general (DG) to give a
Directing the Ministry of Defence to organise a special briefing for committee members at the ISI Headquarters, the committee in its recent meeting had asked the ISI director general (DG) to give a
Comprehensive security plan for Muharram unveiled
ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive security plan with an appeal to all the religious leaders to create harmony and avoid any remarks which may hurt the sentiments of others was unveiled here on Monday that would help maintain peace in the month of Muharram.
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Interior under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Rehman Malik to review the arrangements for the month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by the secretary interior, all the provincial home
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Interior under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Rehman Malik to review the arrangements for the month of Muharram. The meeting was attended by the secretary interior, all the provincial home
Karzai shelves plan to ban private security firms
KABUL: Afghanistan announced Monday that it would scrap plans to ban private security firms working across the country, announcing instead new restrictions on their operations.
All 52 licensed companies will now continue to provide security to the international forces, the Pentagon, the UN mission, aid and non-governmental organisations, embassies and Western media companies in Afghanistan.
"Their future operations will continue in accordance with the law and regulations in
All 52 licensed companies will now continue to provide security to the international forces, the Pentagon, the UN mission, aid and non-governmental organisations, embassies and Western media companies in Afghanistan.
"Their future operations will continue in accordance with the law and regulations in
NUML closed for three days for security fears
ISLAMABAD: The National University of Modern Languages (NUML)'s management on Thursday decided to close the varsity for three days after getting threats of an attack.
A large contingent of police, led by Industrial Area Station House Officer (SHO) Rana Akram, cordoned off the university and reviewed security arrangements. The security supervisor of the university, Mazhar Hussain, confirmed that the Interior Ministry had warned the university of a possible suicide attack,
A large contingent of police, led by Industrial Area Station House Officer (SHO) Rana Akram, cordoned off the university and reviewed security arrangements. The security supervisor of the university, Mazhar Hussain, confirmed that the Interior Ministry had warned the university of a possible suicide attack,
PM summons DCC today to discuss security, WikiLeaks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday summoned an important meeting of the Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) to discuss matters related to internal and external security today (Friday) at 11am. The meeting was summoned following a phone call from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to President Asif Ali Zardari.
A source told Pakistan Today that the DCC had been summoned to review the on-going war against terrorism and take a decision on launching a
A source told Pakistan Today that the DCC had been summoned to review the on-going war against terrorism and take a decision on launching a
