Category: Pakistan
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NA Committee Orders Fresh Investigation into Ayat Noor Case
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Human Rights has ordered a fresh investigation into the Ayat Noor case by a new police team. Ayat Noor was a young girl from Haripur who was reportedly subjected to sexual violence and then killed. The case has raised serious concerns about the police investigation and the way the…
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New Provinces Are a National Issue, Says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that creating new provinces or administrative units is a national issue and should not face opposition from any side. Speaking exclusively to Geo News at the Parliament House, Khawaja Asif said that he currently did not have any information about the proposed administrative units. He said that creating a…
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Dubai launches ultra fast immigration system to speed up airport processing
Dubai has launched a new biometric immigration system designed to cut passenger processing to as little as 12 seconds, marking a major push to automate border controls and ease congestion at one of the world’s busiest airports. The “Click and Travel” service uses facial recognition, electronic passport reading and automated checks, with more than 31,000…
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President Zardari shortens London visit amid growing debate over new provinces
LONDON: President Asif Ali Zardari will return to Pakistan on September 8 after deciding to end his London visit earlier than planned, Geo News has learnt. Credible Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) sources said the president had initially planned to remain in London for another three to four days. However, he decided to return early to deal with…
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PTI chief warns Sindh division without public consent would weaken federation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has warned that dividing Sindh without the consent of its people would weaken the federation, calling for broad consultation before any decision on the creation of new provinces. Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court on Monday, Gohar said the establishment of new provinces was a…
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PTI chief warns Sindh division without public consent would weaken federation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has warned that dividing Sindh without the consent of its people would weaken the federation, calling for broad consultation before any decision on the creation of new provinces. Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court on Monday, Gohar said the establishment of new provinces was a…
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Defence Day Pakistan Rally Led by Business Leader Faizan Rawat Draws Massive Participation from Citizens Across Karachi
PRESS RELEASE6 September 2026 KARACHI: A grand Defence of Pakistan rally was held in Karachi on the occasion of Defence Day, led by prominent business leader Faizan Rawat. A large number of citizens from different parts of the city participated in the rally, including members of the business community, youth, women, senior citizens and children.…
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ATC grants 20-day physical remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore handed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar over to police on a 20-day physical remand. Police presented the former federal minister before the court hours after confirming his arrest, while his mother approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking his recovery a day after police reportedly detained him…
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CEC orders formation of AI wing to modernize Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja ordered the formation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) wing within the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to align the institution with modern technology on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting of the Election Commission chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner. Secretary…
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There Is Practically No Government in KP, We Are Also Asked for Extortion: Fazlur Rehman
LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has claimed that there is practically no government functioning in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), alleging that he and his family members have also been targeted by extortionists. Speaking to senior journalists in Lahore about the country’s political situation, Fazlur Rehman said law and order was relatively stable in Punjab,…






