After several days of disruption, the metro bus service connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been partially restored, bringing relief to thousands of daily commuters who depend on it for affordable travel. Authorities confirmed that operations have resumed from Saddar Station to Kashmir Highway in the first phase, while service between Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station and […]
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Islamabad goes digital with citywide QR payments
Islamabad has officially begun its transition toward a cashless economy by introducing QR code-based payment systems across all major markets in the capital. The initiative, launched under the supervision of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), aims to make Islamabad the first fully digital payment-enabled city in Pakistan. The project’s full implementation is expected by the […]
Islamabad arrests over 3,800 beggars in one year
Authorities in Islamabad have intensified their campaign against beggary, leading to the arrest of 3,811 individuals over the span of one year in the federal capital. The arrests were made between September 1, 2024, and September 12, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to curb the increasing presence of beggars in public spaces. Officials confirmed […]
Supreme Court Reserved Seats Verdict Says Court Cannot Rewrite Constitution
The Supreme Court reserved seats verdict has ruled that the court cannot rewrite the Constitution while giving relief. In its detailed order issued Thursday, the Constitutional Bench declared that the earlier July 12, 2024, judgment granting PTI reserved seats was unconstitutional. The bench explained that Article 187 could not be used when the issue was […]
Supreme Court Restores Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday suspended the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) interim order that had stopped Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from performing judicial duties, effectively restoring him to his position. Justice Jahangiri had challenged the IHC decision, which barred him from working until the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) heard his degree case. During […]
IHC Orders Senior ISI Officer’s Briefing in Missing Citizen Case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Ministry of Defence to ensure the appearance of a senior Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officer — either the Deputy Director General or the relevant Sector Commander — for an in-camera briefing in the case of missing citizen Omar Abdullah. The order came after the federal government transferred […]
Islamabad Launches Online Learners Permit App
The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has introduced a new “Online E-Learners Permit” app, allowing residents to apply for learner driving permits without visiting offices. Chief Traffic Officer Captain (R) Hamzah Humayun, in a video statement on X, called the initiative a major step in digital facilitation. “Citizens can now complete the entire learner permit procedure […]
Monsoon Devastation in Punjab: Millions of people affected
ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Punjab, affecting over 4.2 million people in 18 districts, with Muzaffargarh alone accounting for more than a quarter of those impacted. In response, the Prime Minister has raised ex-gratia assistance for families of victims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million. Out of 161,000 houses assessed, around […]
Islamabad schools to introduce artificial intelligence learning
Students in Islamabad’s federal schools will now be introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their curriculum, marking a significant step toward modernizing education in Pakistan. The initiative aims to prepare young learners with essential digital skills that are becoming increasingly important in today’s fast-changing world. Authorities believe that incorporating AI at an early […]
Lawyers vs. Judges: Showdown in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Senior lawyers, many associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI), on Wednesday voiced firm support for five Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges who recently raised alarm over interference in judicial affairs. The legal fraternity also expressed solidarity with Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangir, who was controversially restrained from performing judicial functions. At a convention attended by […]