A massive fire swept through Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Bazaar, destroying more than 70 shops and triggering a large-scale emergency response from rescue and firefighting teams. According to rescue officials, the blaze erupted inside the popular market and spread rapidly through the crowded commercial area. Firefighters from Islamabad rushed to the scene and were later joined […]
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Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother Shahid Akhtar passes away
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the passing of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. The former cricketer confirmed the sad news through a post on social media, expressing grief over the loss of his beloved brother. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Shoaib Akhtar said that his dear brother, Shahid Akhtar, […]
Red Zone offices put on work-from-home amid security measures in Islamabad
The federal government and district administration have issued multiple notifications enforcing strict administrative and security measures in Islamabad, including a one-day work-from-home directive for several ministries and the closure of major hiking trails in the federal capital. The measures have been introduced to streamline official operations and manage public movement, particularly in and around sensitive […]
Top leadership key to Islamabad’s peace efforts: Memon
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that Pakistan is now known recognised across the world for its peace efforts, adding that Islamabad’s international recognition is due to Pakistan’s top leadership. Talking to media in Karachi, Sharjeel Memon stated that the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Field Marshal Asim Munir worked day and night […]
National Assembly Approves 88 Demands for Grants Worth Over Rs43.85 Trillion
Islamabad: The National Assembly has approved 88 demands for grants worth more than Rs43.85 trillion for various ministries and divisions during the budget session, while 90 opposition cut motions were rejected by a majority vote. The budget session continued on Sunday under the chairmanship of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Lawmakers approved expenditures for several […]
All countries but Israel not happy with Islamabad MoU: speakers
The Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) held a Seminar on ‘US Iran Relations and Israel’s Escalation in Lebanon’ at its library here on Saturday. The main speakers of the seminar were Ambassador Javid Husain, former Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands, South Korea and Iran, and former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the Economic […]
How Islamabad Pulled the Middle East Back From the Brink
It is not often that Pakistan finds itself at the centre of a global narrative in which the world says “thank you.” Yet the flurry of congratulatory messages–from Beijing to Brussels, from Ankara to Tokyo–landing at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s desk suggests that Islamabad has stepped into a diplomatic role few predicted for it just […]
Islamabad gets first female chief traffic officer
In a significant administrative move, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has appointed SP Kainat Azhar as the first female Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Islamabad. According to officials, Kainat Azhar has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the capital’s traffic police and implementing reforms aimed at improving public service and traffic management. The appointment […]
First post-Hajj flights arrive in Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad
The first post-Hajj flight carrying 370 Pakistani pilgrims landed at Islamabad International Airport on Monday, marking the beginning of the return phase of Hajj 2026. The pilgrims, who belonged to different parts of the country, arrived after completing their religious journey in Saudi Arabia. They were warmly received at the airport by Federal Minister for […]
IHC halts eviction of One Constitution Avenue residents
The Islamabad High Court on Monday restrained the Capital Development Authority from dispossessing residents of the luxury residential complex One Constitution Avenue and issued a stay order on appeals filed against the dismissal of earlier petitions. Read More: One Constitution Avenue — another CDA scheme against the owners A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan […]