FC will not be used for policing, govt clarifies after ordinance
The federal government has issued a clarification regarding the recently reorganized Federal Constabulary (FC), formerly known as the Frontier Constabulary. The government emphasizes that the FC is not a federal police force, despite its restructuring. The transformation, enacted through the Frontier Constabulary (Re-organisation) Ordinance, 2025, focuses solely on improving the force’s command structure and operational […]
Man, woman shot dead in the name of ‘honour’ in Swat
A man and a woman were fatally shot in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday evening, July 13th, 2025, in what police are investigating as an honor killing. The incident took place in the Bashigram area of Madyan. According to a First Information Report (FIR) filed by a relative of the deceased woman, her husband […]
Off-duty police officer makes swift arrest after murder of govt employee in Bannu
In a dramatic late-night incident in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, two suspects were apprehended immediately after robbing and brutally murdering a Sui Gas employee. The arrest was made by the off-duty SHO (Station House Officer) of Bannu Cantt police station, Damsaz Khan, who was home on leave. Khan acted swiftly with the assistance of his brother. […]
Bannu mosque targeted with rockets
A mosque in Bannu suffered partial damage to its structure after a rocket attack late on Sunday night. According to police sources, no casualties were reported in the incident as the mosque was empty at the time of the attack. Police have begun an investigation into the incident. [This is a developing story].
FC transformed into Federal Constabulary by presidential ordinance
President Asif Ali Zardari issued an ordinance on Sunday, July 14th, 2025, transforming the Frontier Constabulary (FC), a border security force, into the Federal Constabulary. This move empowers the federal government to utilize the force for maintaining law and order, supplementing other law enforcement agencies, and addressing diverse security needs nationwide. The ordinance cites the […]