No nepotism under Imran’s watch, Zartaj told
–PM tells Zartaj to withdraw letter; she follows suit –Zartaj says purpose of letter was to refer CV to said department –Says the appointment is in contrast to PTI’s core values ISLAMABAD: A…
Bank accounts of 4,863 individuals in Pakistan have been frozen: NACTA
Bank accounts of at least 4,863 individuals have been frozen in the country, revealed National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Monday. Per a report issued by NACTA, an approximate of $136 million…
NACTA, UK agree on concrete steps to combat terrorism financing
ISLAMABAD: The National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta) and British High Commission on Friday agreed to take concrete steps to stem financial aid to terrorism activities, ARY News reported. The understanding was reached…
262 terror attacks claim lives of 595 people in 2018: PIPS
–Balochistan remained the centre of attention with 354 people martyred in attacks ISLAMABAD: As many as 595 people, including security personnel, were martyred along with 1,030 others injured in 262 terrorist attacks carried…
100-day plan: Interior Ministry to unveil NAP-2
The Interior Ministry is set to unveil a new version of National Action Plan (NAP) and is also planning to restructure the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) to effectively tackle internal threats…
Ulema, Mashaikh council announce setting up of provincial offices
In their efforts to eradicate sectarianism and promote harmony, the National Ulema and Mashaikh Council has announced setting up offices at the provincial level, local media reports have informed. The council in…
NACTA, HEC agree to include counter-terrorism in curriculum
–Efforts being made to review existing subjects to combat hate speech, radicalisation on campus ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the rising incidents of extremism in the educational institutions, the Higher Education Commission (HEC)…
CM Buzdar denies being responsible for transfer of Pakpattan DPO
–Ahsan Jameel Gujjar also objects to NACTA chief’s ‘vague’ report ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday rejected an inquiry report deeming him responsible for the transfer of former Pakpattan DPO Rizwan Gondal.…
Govt transfers PPC to NACTA to counter violent extremism
PPC likely to be upgraded as a strategic communication centre for research analysis, support to govt departments ISLAMABAD: The government transferred the Pakistan Peace Collective (PPC) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…
Committee to be formed to review NACTA’s performance, framework
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday called for reviewing the role of National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) to make it proactive and directed a revision of its framework within a week’s time.…
NACTA to get joint intelligence directorate: report
The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) is expected to get a full-fledged joint intelligence directorate (JID) soon. According to a report in the local media, NACTA’s board of governors, likely to meet on September…
NACTA takes ‘austerity measures’, terminates 41 interns
–Authority says termination part of PM’s austerity drive; later claims it is due to ‘administrative reasons’ ISLAMABAD: In sheer violation of the incumbent government’s policy to provide employment to youth, National Counter Terrorism…
PTI govt expected to reform NACTA
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is expected to introduce changes to the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), a local media outlet reported on Sunday. NACTA, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Federal Investigation…
NACTA reviews strategy to implement FATF action plan
–Special meeting of National Task Force on Combating Terrorist Financing held at NACTA HQ ISLAMABAD: The 10th monthly meeting of the National Task Force on Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) was held at…
Unable to develop important report for FATF, says NACTA
The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has not prepared the important National Risk Assessment report despite the fact that an Asia Pacific Group (APG) team, which reports to the Financial Action Task…
ASWJ announces support to ex-PM Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) has announced to support former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi who is contesting the general elections for a National Assembly…
Senators irked by ‘permission’ to extremist ideologies to permeate society
–Senator Rabbani says National Security Committee did not discuss law and order in last three meetings ISLAMABAD: Members of the Senate on Monday lashed out at state authorities over their alleged failure to…