Islamabad Express, traveling from Lahore to Rawalpindi, derailed near Kala Shah Kaku on Thursday. As a result, 25 passengers suffered injuries. The train’s bogies came off the tracks close to Shahdara. Emergency services responded immediately after the incident. Due to the derailment, railway traffic faced major disruption. Several trains, including Green Line and railcars, were […]
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Girl’s body found 10 days after Islamabad flood
After ten days of tireless efforts, Rescue 1122 teams on Friday recovered the body of a 25-year-old girl and the car that was swept away by floodwaters in Islamabad. The tragic incident took place during heavy rains when the girl was traveling with her father, retired Colonel Qazi Ishaq, in a private housing society. Both […]
Supreme court says divorced daughters deserve father’s pension
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that a divorced daughter has the legal right to receive her deceased father’s pension, rejecting an appeal filed by the Sindh government. The ruling came during a case involving a woman named Fatima, whose pension was initially restored by the Sindh High Court (SHC). Justice Ayesha Malik issued […]
PM Shehbaz convenes federal cabinet meeting today
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a federal cabinet meeting today (Wednesday) at 3:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad and will be chaired by the prime minister himself. Sources revealed that the cabinet will review the country’s current political and economic conditions. The participants will also […]
ECP schedules by-elections for NA, Punjab seats
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially announced the schedule for by-elections on two National Assembly and one Punjab Assembly seats. According to the ECP, voting will take place on September 18, 2025. The by-elections will be held in NA-66 Wazirabad, NA-129 Lahore, and PP-87 Mianwali. The NA-66 seat became vacant after […]
Islamabad to launch digital vehicle cards for easy access
The Excise and Taxation Department in Islamabad has announced plans to issue digital vehicle cards for all vehicles registered in the capital. This move is part of the government’s push toward digital modernization and aims to make vehicle ownership easier and more efficient for the public. Previously, vehicle data was maintained through physical books and […]
Father, daughter swept away as rains flood Islamabad roads
ISLAMABAD – Heavy rains in Islamabad and Rawalpindi triggered flash floods on Tuesday, sweeping away a car carrying a retired army officer and his young daughter. The alarming incident occurred near a storm drain in a private housing society where the vehicle was caught in the rising water. A disturbing video widely shared on social […]
IHC slams federal cabinet with contempt notice in Aafia Siddiqui case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a contempt of court notice to the entire federal cabinet for failing to submit a report in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan expressed serious disappointment over the government’s negligence and warned that he would fully exercise his judicial authority to uphold the dignity […]
Islamabad excise goes digital with new vehicle services reforms
The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department has launched several digital reforms to improve vehicle-related services, including registration, ownership transfers, and tax payments. These changes aim to make the entire process more convenient and transparent for citizens, while also boosting tax recovery and reducing the need for physical office visits. One of the key features is […]
CDA launches major crackdown on illegal housing societies in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a large-scale operation against illegal housing and cooperative societies following orders from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa is leading the initiative to bring unapproved projects under strict control. To streamline the process, the CDA will divide these illegal societies into various categories. […]