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 […]
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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 […]
Metro bus service resumes partially in twin cities
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 […]
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 […]