Security tight at Delhi’s Red Fort after clashes with farmers
NEW DELHI: Hundreds of police guarded the historic Red Fort in the heart of the Indian capital on Wednesday following violent clashes between farmers and authorities in which one person was killed and at least 80 were injured. Tens of
Trump pardons 15 people including Blackwater security contractors
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has pardoned four former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad that left more than a dozen Iraqi civilians dead. Trump also granted pardons to two people linked to a probe into alleged
CDA approves 16mn for housing society’s security
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved Rs. 16 million for security of the Park Enclave-1 housing project. In this regard, applications have also been invited from reputed firms of the country. Around Rs. 100 million has already been paid
Gen Bajwa discusses security matters with military officers
LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday met senior serving and retired military officers to discuss security and other professional matters. “The COAS had an interactive session on wide-ranging issues including professional matters, security situation
Microsoft, Zoom stop Hong Kong data requests
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft and Zoom joined other internet firms that have stopped considering requests by Hong Kong’s government for information on users after China imposed a sweeping new security law. Microsoft and Zoom said they are halting consideration of data
UK offers citizenship to Hong Kong residents
LONDON: The United Kingdom has offered Hong Kong residents a broader path to citizenship in response to China’s sweeping new security law. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement represents the most direct international response to the legislation that has been condemned
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG: China has passed a sweeping national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday in a historic move critics and many western governments fear will end the freedom and autonomy of the financial hub. The legislation was unanimously approved
PSX terror attack
The country has made huge strides in the war against terrorism, and despite the myriad of problems such as the economic and health crisis, there has been an overwhelming improvement in the law and order situation. There are sporadic incidents
Gen Bajwa discusses border security with Iran’s military chief
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday discussed enhancing border security with Iran’s chief of the armed forces Maj Gen Bagheri as well as measures to tackle the coronavirus. According to a statement issued by
Zoom agrees to step up security after probe
NEW YORK: Zoom has been directed to improve security measures after flaws were detected as the video conferencing platform soared in popularity amid the coronavirus pandemic. New York state’s top prosecutor said agreement wraps an investigation launched in March by
UK, US warn of cyber threat to health sector fighting virus
LONDON: Britain and the United States warned on Tuesday of a rise in cyber attacks against health professionals involved in the coronavirus response by organised criminals often linked with other state actors. The cyber security agencies of both countries have
PPP offers complete support to Aurat March: Zardari
KARACHI: Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday advised the Government of Sindh to provide security and facilities to the upcoming Aurat March 2020. “The PPP offers complete support to the Aurat March,” Zardari said, adding that the party was
Canada to stop providing security for Harry and Meghan
TORONTO: Canada will no longer provide security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Canadian government said, once the couple are no longer working members of the British royal family in the coming weeks. According to a statement from the
Cricket and Peace
Law-enforcement agencies have made tremendous sacrifices to bring peace and stability to the nation. This is evident as many countries are now keen to improve bilateral relations with us. World leaders are flocking to the nation after years in isolation
Johnson wants Huawei 5G but without hurting national security
LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed concerns about telecoms technology as he prepares to announce that Britain will use China’s Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said. The two leaders “discussed many issues
Travel advisory eased
The United Kingdom has relaxed its travel advisory to Pakistan paving the way for international tourism to the country. The British government has stated that the security situation in Pakistan has improved considerably following actions by the government and security
French president loses temper with Israeli security guards
JERUSALEM: As French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Old City of Jerusalem on Wednesday, he also followed in the footsteps of Jacques Chirac, one of his predecessors, by engaging in a heated debate with Israel’s security guards. The incident erupted
Canada yet to decide if it will bear security costs for royal couple
OTTAWA: The Canadian government has yet to determine whether to pay the security costs linked with the decision by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to spend their time between Canada and Britain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday. In
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Saturday met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to the UAE embassy in Pakistan’s official Twitter account, the army chief was received by the Deputy
SCO carries out online anti-terrorism drill in China
BEIJING: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) launched a joint online anti-terrorism exercise in China which simulated a complete crackdown against online terrorist activities amid rising cybersecurity challenges. The exercise was held in Xiamen, East China’s Fujian Province where delegates from
British officials review security arrangements at Karachi airport
KARACHI: A delegation comprising officials from the British Department for Transport (DfT) visited Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport to review security arrangements. The delegation was given a briefing over security arrangements by the officials of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The
Murad Saeed reveals Rs8.3 bn spent on Shehbaz Sharif’s security
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Wednesday revealed that approximately Rs8.3 billion funds were spent on the security of former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif. Murad Saeed detailed that more than Rs2.14 billion funds had
Pakistan is seeking WhatsApp alternative to protect official data
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is trying to develop a local instant messaging application to protect its official data and sensitive information from hackers and hostile intelligence agencies. Senior government and military officials have already been barred from using WhatsApp to share any
Comprehensive security plan for SITE trade zone: DG Rangers
KARACHI: DG Pakistan Rangers Sindh, Major General Omer Ahmed Bokhari visited SITE Association of Industry and discussed the law & order situation with the industrialists of SITE area. Addressing the industrialists of SITE area, DG Rangers said that he will
British team will examine PIA’s safety & security features
KARACHI: A team of the British Department for Transport has planned to visit Karachi for the inspection of PIA flight PK-787 and security of the flight as this flight flies between Karachi to London. The British Team is tasked to
Pakistan’s internal security transformed, British General Shaw
The British Army Officer, Major-General (retired) Jonathan David Shaw said Pakistan has transformed its internal security situation. While speaking to a British Magazine, Former General Shaw said under the guidance of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Sindh govt summons Pakistan Army for Chehlum security
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Thursday decided to summoned the army in the province to ensure foolproof security of Chehlum processions of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.). The Sindh government has reportedly wrote a letter to federal interior ministry to deploy
CM Punjab visits PSCA to evaluate Ashura security arrangements
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar visited the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) to review and evaluate the arrangements regarding the monitoring of mourning processions on Muharram 10, on Tuesday, reported by APP. The chief minister of Punjab was
Attack on DI Khan checkpoint kills two
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two people were killed in Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) on Saturday after a police checkpoint in the district was attacked. The police personnel were attacked by eight unidentified men riding a motorcycle in the Durban area