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RAWALPINDI, 24 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Speaker of the People’s Majlis of the Maldives Abdul Raheem Abdullah visited General Headquarters (GHQ), where he met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral cooperation. Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its fraternal ties with the Maldives and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations based on mutual interests. Abdul Raheem Abdullah appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability. The meeting also underscored the desire of both sides to fur...

ISLAMABAD, 24 September 2026 (Nosheen): Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has criticised the proposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act, saying the legislation conflicts with federal laws and raises constitutional and legal concerns. Speaking to the media alongside Akhtar Wali Khan, Barrister Aqeel Malik said the proposed legislation had been drafted with political considerations and was aimed at bringing the police force under the control of the provincial government. He said the appointment of Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) officers was the responsibility of the federal government, adding that any attempt to introduce a new practice in this regard would be unconstitutional and unlawful. “The proposed KP Police Act has been politicised,” Malik said, maintaining tha...

Islamabad, 24 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The federal government has authorised the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab from September 20 to October 5 ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march towards the federal capital on September 27. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics, Rangers personnel will be deployed under the Pakistan Rangers Ordinance, 1959, and the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. The notification authorises Rangers and police to take necessary measures against violent activities and security threats, including action in self-defence in the event of attacks by armed or disruptive groups. The deployment follows a request by the Punjab government for Rangers assistance in Rawalpindi, Attock,...

 Islamabad, 24 September, 2026 (Ghufran): Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja inaugurated Huawei’s first national-level Spare Parts Repair Center in Islamabad to strengthen Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure, enhance local repair capabilities and reduce reliance on overseas services. Huawei Pakistan CEO Ethan Sun was also present on the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, Shaza Fatima said Digital Nation Pakistan aims to develop a skilled, future-ready workforce capable of competing in global markets. She said Pakistan is transitioning from a technology consumer to a creator, developer and exporter of digital solutions. The minister appreciated Huawei’s investment, knowledge transfer and commitment to local capacity building, saying the initiative ...