On Tuesday, the government decided to shut down all the routes toward Islamabad. However, Motorway and GT Road will be closed in view of the PTI’s long march. The closure will be enforced from today (Tuesday) and apparently is aimed at blocking PTI’s long march from proceeding to the federal capital. The authorities have also […]
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Forest fire: CDA to depute additional staff at Margalla Hills
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) will depute an additional staff at Margalla Hills National Park to further improve response time on forest fire. “100 officials will be added to the existing staff in the areas of Monal, Bhara Kahu, D-12, and other areas of Loh-e-Dhandi in wake of fire season,” said its spokesman on Tuesday. […]
Govt ready to deal with PTI’s long march towards Islamabad
The former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan yesterday announced that his workers would set out on a long march on May 25 in order to force the ‘imported’ government to immediately announce the general elections. Imran Khan announced the long march date after the party’s core committee meeting in Peshawar. However, the federal […]
Bike lifters’ gang caught red-handed
ISLAMABAD: The police have arrested a bike lifters’ gang red-handed and recovered 12 stolen bikes and spare parts from their possession. A police team headed by SHO Shams Colony Aamir Abbas along with ASI Irfan Abbas and other officials arrested three members of a bike lifters’ gang. The accused were identified as Muhammad Akram, Muhammad […]
IHC abstains police from registering FIRs against PTI leaders in Masjid-e-Nabawi incident
On Thursday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah directed the police to not register ‘blasphemy’ cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in the Masjid-e-Nabawi incident. However, the case hearing has been adjourned for two weeks and summoned by the attorney general in the next hearing. IHC CJ Athar Minallah said […]
NHA to build interchange motorway link road near H-16 sector
ISLAMABAD: National Highway Authority (NHA) has planned to build a model prison Interchange at 17th Avenue near H-16 sector on link road from Grand Trunk Road and Motorway. An official of NHA told APP on Saturday that basically the “Construction of Model Prison Interchange at 17th Avenue (H-16) on Islamabad Link Road from N-5 to […]
Festivities continue on third day of Eid; citizens throng picnic spots
RAWALPINDI: The festivities on the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr continue as people on Thursday thronged recreational places and picnic sports to celebrate Eid. In twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi people are visiting their relatives, parks and other picnic places to enjoy pleasant weather. Several picnic spots like, Lake View Park, Pakistan Monument, F-9 Park, […]
Capital wears deserted look as working natives move to hometowns
ISLAMABAD:The capital city wore a deserted look as most of the natives, settled here for job purposes, have left for their home towns to celebrate the religious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr with their families and relatives. The hustle and bustle of the city faded away after a number of natives moved to their hometowns after performing […]
Illuminated stalls of ‘multi-color Bangles’ attract women ahead of Eid
ISLAMABAD: With the festivity of Eid-ul-Fitr, a number of eye-catching illuminated stalls carrying multi-color ‘Bangles’ are attracting women buyers as traditional bangles are considered as the most glamorous fashion accessory which is specifically worn on special occasions like Eid. Buying matching dress bangles is an essential part of Eid preparations for all the women especially […]
CDA awards contract for development of I-12 sector
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved lowest bid worth Rs 542 billion for the development of two sub-sectors of I-12 that were facing an inordinate delay for the past. The development work included construction of streets, a drainage system and the sewerage network in sub-sectors I-12/2 and I-12/3, a CDA spokesman said on […]