A deadly Islamabad suicide blast outside the district courts on Tuesday killed 12 people and injured at least 36 others. The explosion hit the main entrance of the judicial complex in G-11, where hundreds of lawyers and visitors were present. Officials confirmed it was the first major terror attack in the capital in nearly three […]
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Asif Warns of Action Amid Rising Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions could escalate after deadly attacks in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least 12 people were killed and 36 injured in a suicide blast in the capital. The explosion happened as major international events were taking place in Islamabad. Meanwhile, security forces launched a clearance operation […]
Islamabad introduces E-stamp system for secure property deals
Islamabad has officially introduced the e-stamp paper system after an agreement was signed between Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa and the Punjab Land Record Authority (PLRA). The digital initiative marks a major step toward modernizing documentation processes and eliminating the use of counterfeit stamp papers. The system aims to make transactions more transparent, efficient, and […]
IHC Orders Probe into Police Abduction Case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered an investigation into the IHC police abduction case involving Punjab Police officials. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to form a special Joint Investigation Team (JIT). The team will probe the alleged kidnapping of a woman and her three daughters from Lahore and Bahawalpur. […]
Balochistan Blast Kills Policeman as Militants Attack Stations
A deadly Balochistan blast hit Turbat on Monday, injuring several Levies personnel and damaging vehicles and nearby buildings. Security forces and police rushed to the site soon after the explosion and moved the injured to the district hospital. According to police, the condition of two personnel remains critical. The explosion destroyed a security vehicle and […]
Mother of journalist Arshad Sharif passes away in Islamabad
Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of slain Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, passed away in Islamabad after a brief illness. The news was confirmed by Arshad Sharif’s wife on Sunday, leaving friends, family, and supporters deeply saddened. Details regarding her funeral and burial arrangements are expected to be announced soon as condolences continue to pour in […]
Islamabad IT park nears completion amid push for tech growth
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has assured the National Assembly Standing Committee that the Islamabad IT Park project will be completed by December 31, 2025, within the revised deadline. The update was shared during a meeting chaired by Syed Amin ul Haq, where the ministry confirmed that around 80 percent of construction work […]
CDA revises building fees, removes height limits in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a major revision in its building construction fee structure, marking the first update since 2017. The move comes amid rising property values across Islamabad, as the authority aims to regulate urban expansion and generate higher revenue. Property owners and developers will now pay increased charges based on the […]
PM Shehbaz opens modernized geoscience research laboratories in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP), marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s mineral research and exploration capabilities. The event was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers, and foreign dignitaries, highlighting the […]
Supreme Court hearing on 26th Amendment turns tense
Disagreements erupted during the 26th Amendment hearing at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Judges debated bench composition and procedural rules amid visible tension. Senior counsel Abid Shahid Zuberi argued all 16 judges present when the amendment passed should sit in the full court. The eight-judge bench questioned forming a full court since neither the amendment […]