Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has appointed Grade-22 Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) officer Dr Muhammad Fakhr Alam Irfan as the new Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with immediate effect. According to an official notification issued on October 11, Dr Irfan’s appointment will remain in force until further orders. Before his appointment, he was serving

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A crucial meeting of theCabinet Committee, chaired by the Prime Minister, has begun to review the deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to sources. Two special security reports, prepared by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and sensitive agencies, are expected to be presented at the meeting. The reports reportedly highlight

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Section 144 has been imposed in Murree and Rawalpindi for one month.  Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner (Retd.) Captain Nadeem Nasir has issued the notification. According to the notification, Section 144 will remain in effect from October 10 to November 8, banning public meetings, processions, rallies, sit-ins, and protests across the district, as well as gatherings of

PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has issued written operational guidelines to deal with riots and protest demonstrations. According to the Instruction, Elements involved in rioting, vandalism, or disrupting law and order will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law. Under no circumstances will damage to government installations, buildings, or property be

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has reportedly decided to impose a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with approval expected to be sought from the federal cabinet. The proposed move has raised questions about the constitutional procedure, the powers of the federation and the authority of the provincial government during an emergency. According